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ethics and cyber gio

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Antivirus software computer programs that are made to get rid of or prevent viruses from getting on your computer
Backups/backing up files copies of computer files that are used to replace if you lose the original
Bandwidth the amount of information that can go trough a network in a second
Botnet multiple computers infected with a program that can be controlled remotely
Computer network devices that are interconnected to each other so they can exchange data
Computer virus a computer program that makes copies of its self and steals information
DDoS overwhelming a server so you can make it shut down
Doxnet fictional virus that can harm physical structures
Encryption using codes to make data unreadable so it gets to the intended target without someone else seeing it -
Firewall software made to stop malware from entering networks
Hacktivist someone who steals information to push their political message
Internet service provider (ISP) a company that gives devices access to the internet
Keylogger malware a program that records all actions you make on a keyboard hoping that it can steal information
Malware software that harms computers /steals information
Phishing making fake websites to attempt to get useres to enter information to then use on the real website
Ransomware holds users information hostage
Server a computer that stores information for other computers in a network
Software code within a programing language that gives computers directions
Software patch a fix to software that was implemented in an update
Software vulnerability a flaw or weakness in a program
Spam emails sent repeatedly to try and get a users information
USB drive used to backup and store and transfer computer files
USB port A type of connection between devices that can exchange information and power supply.
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