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web safety
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Spamming | - the use of messaging systems to send multiple unsolicited messages to large numbers of recipients for a variety of reasons |
| computer virus | - a type of computer program that, when executed, replicates itself by modifying other computer programs and |
| Antivirus software | - a computer program used to prevent, detect, and remove malware |
| netiquette | - the correct or acceptable way of communicating on the internet |
| intellectual property | - a category of property that includes intangible creations of the human intellect. The most well-known types are copyrights, patents, and trademarks |
| pirate (in tech terms) | ) - a person that uses or reproduces another's work for profit without permission |
| copyright | - a type of intellectual property that gives its owner the exclusive right to make copies of a creative work |
| plagiarism | - presenting someone else's work or ideas as your own |
| freeware | - software that is available free of charge |
| shareware | Shareware - a type of owned software which is initially shared by the owner for trial use at little or no cost but which can be upgraded upon payment |
| fair use | - permits limited use of copyrighted material without having to first acquire permission from the copyright holder |