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Computers
Internet Safety Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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anonymous | unknown name |
blog | a personal website containing a person's own experiences or opinions |
chat room | a group chat in real time to meet and exchange with others |
cyberbullying | harassing someone online by sending or posting mean messages |
depression | sadness |
evidence | something that proves or backs up something |
firewall | hardware or software to prevent unauthorized access |
flame war | an argument with angry or negative comments online |
flaming | insulting interaction between internet users |
harassment | troubling repeatedly that could threaten |
impersonate | to pretend to be someone else |
instant messaging | a message that is sent instantly |
internet | the global system that connects/links billions of devices worldwide |
netiquette | the rules of etiquette that apply when communicating over the internet |
phishing | to try to obtain financial or confidential information from internet users |
respect | to hold in honor and to treat kindly |
rumor | a statement without conformation from the person; gossip; false information |
screen name | a name for identification |
self-esteem | respect for oneself; self-respect |
social network | a network with others |
texting | to send a message electronically |
troll | a person who posts mean comments on the internet |
user name | log in name |
virus | a program planted in a computer to damage it |