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ODW 8.5
Our Digital World 8.5
Term | Definition |
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antivirus software | Software used to prevent the downloading of viruses to a computer or network, or to detect and delete viruses on the system. |
antispyware software | Software used to prevent the downloading of spyware to a computer or network, or to detect and delete spyware on the system. |
virus definitions | Information about viruses used to update antivirus software to recognize the latest threats. |
strong password | A password that is difficult to break. Strong passwords should contain uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and punctuation symbols, but not contain dictionary words nor repeating characters. |
digital certificate | An electronic document used to encrypt data sent over a network or the Internet. |
digital signature | A mathematical way to demonstrate the authenticity of a digital certificate. |