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What is the definition of the internet?
What is the definition of the internet?
- A network exclusively for government use
- A system that restricts access to information
- A physical highway for information exchange
- An information superhighway where anyone can access and share information (correct)
What is the primary purpose of spyware?
What is the primary purpose of spyware?
- To replicate itself and transfer to other computers
- To steal personal information and identities
- To monitor and track user activities (correct)
- To send advertisements to users
What is the difference between a virus and a Trojan?
What is the difference between a virus and a Trojan?
- A virus replicates itself, while a Trojan disguises as a useful program (correct)
- A virus is a malicious program, while a Trojan is a useful program
- A virus is used for cyberbullying, while a Trojan is used for identity theft
- A virus steals personal information, while a Trojan sends advertisements
What is the primary goal of phishing?
What is the primary goal of phishing?
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What is the purpose of ransomware?
What is the purpose of ransomware?
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What is the difference between cyberbullying and cyberstalking?
What is the difference between cyberbullying and cyberstalking?
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Study Notes
Internet and Cybersecurity
- Internet: a global network allowing anyone to access, share, and retrieve information.
Cybercrimes
- Cyberbullying: intentional abuse, harassment, and mistreatment of others using electronic communication.
- Cyber Stalking: criminal practice of stalking or harassing individuals or groups using electronic communication.
Identity Theft
- Crime of stealing personal information to assume someone's identity for fraudulent transactions.
Malware
- Virus: malicious program that replicates itself and transfers between computers through various mediums.
- Trojan: malicious program disguised as useful software, allowing hackers to access personal information.
- Spyware: program running in the background, monitoring user activity and keystrokes through keylogging.
- Adware: program designed to display unwanted advertisements, often as pop-ups.
- Ransomware: malicious software that threatens to publish or blocks access to data unless a ransom is paid.
Online Threats
- Spam: unwanted emails, often from bots or advertisers, that can be used to send malware.
- Phishing: unwanted acquisition of sensitive personal information, such as passwords and credit card details.
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