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Digital Citizen
Vocab Words for the Digital Citizen
Term | Definition |
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Malware | Stands for malicious software or code, which includes any harmful code- trojan, worms,spyware, etc- that is designed to damage the computer or collect information. |
Netiquette | Courtesy, honesty, and polite behavior practiced on the internet. |
Digital Footprint | The information online about a person either posted by that person or others, intentionally or unintentionally. |
Identity Theft | A crime that happens when someone gets personal information of another person, usually to steal money. |
Flame | A delibaratley mean-spirited message sent to others on the internet. |
Grooming | Technique used by child predators to try and gain your trust. |
Spyware | Software that goes on your computer without your knowledge and steals private information. |
Worm | A type of virus that replicates itself, but does not change any files on your machine. |
Listserve | An online list that allows users to send e-mail to one address, where messages are then copied and sent to all of the people on the list. |
Upstander | Someone who takes action to stop bullying behavior or other inappropriate behaviors. |
Common Sense | Good sense and sound judgement in practical matters. |