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Definitions of Certain Words For This Unit(Cyber Security)
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Digital Footprint | Information of a person based on their online activity. |
| Digital Cookies | A small file that(if accepted) the website uses to record your actions and data on said website. The way the website remembers you and your habits. |
| GeoLocation | Identifying the geographical location of a person or device via the internet(Like Google maps). |
| MetaData | Data that gives information about other data. |
| Data | Facts and Statistics collected together for analysis. |
| Spreadsheet | A digital document that arranges data in rows and columns and can be used for calculations. |
| Browser History | A accumulation of websites that the user has previously searched up. |
| Digital Literacy | An individual's ability to find, evaluate and clearly communicate info via typing and any other digital platforms. |
| Blog | A regularly updated website, typically one run by an individual or small group, that is written in an informal or conversational style. |
| Dossier | A collection of documents about a particular person, event, or subject. |
| Derogatory | Showing a disrespectful attitude. |
| Social Networking | The use of dedicated websites and applications to interact with other users, or to find people with similar interests to oneself. |
| Viral | Involving an image, video, piece of information, etc., that is circulated rapidly and widely from one internet user to another. |
| Profile | Describe (a person or organization, especially a public figure) in a short article. "he was to profile each candidate" |
| Privacy Settings | The part of a social networking website, internet browser, piece of software, etc. that allows you to control who sees information about you. |