Computer Security and Online Safety

Questions and Answers

An information superhighway where anyone can access and share information

To monitor and track user activities

A virus replicates itself, while a Trojan disguises as a useful program

To acquire sensitive personal information from users Signup and view all the answers

To threaten to publish or block access to user data unless a ransom is paid Signup and view all the answers

Cyberbullying involves intentional abuse, while cyberstalking involves harassment Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Internet: a global network allowing anyone to access, share, and retrieve information.

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.

Crime of stealing personal information to assume someone's identity for fraudulent transactions.

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.

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.