Malicious code that spreads by attaching itself to clean files or programs.

Practices and technologies used to protect networks, computers, and data from attacks or unauthorized access.

A type of spyware that secretly records every key a user presses.

Any harmful software (viruses, worms, spyware, ransomware, etc.) designed to damage or steal data.

Personally identifiable information

Any data that can identify a person (name, address, SSN, birthdate).

A scam where attackers trick people into giving personal information (passwords, credit cards) using fake emails or websites.

Ads aimed at specific people based on collected data (search history, demographics, behaviors).

Finding and fixing errors in code.

DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service)

An attack where many devices flood a server with traffic to overload it and shut it down.

A fake Wi-Fi network set up by attackers to steal data from people who connect to it.

A mistake in the code’s grammar (misspelled keywords, missing parentheses) that prevents the program from running.

The program runs but produces the wrong output because the algorithm or reasoning is incorrect.

An error that occurs while the program is running (like dividing by zero).

Trying to access a list/array position that doesn’t exist.

Small inaccuracy that happens when decimal numbers are approximated by computers.

The right to control your personal data and how it’s used.

Protecting systems and data from unauthorized access, attacks, or damage.

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Unit 3 CSP Vocab

Term	Definition
Computer Virus	Malicious code that spreads by attaching itself to clean files or programs.
Cybersecurity	Practices and technologies used to protect networks, computers, and data from attacks or unauthorized access.
Keylogging	A type of spyware that secretly records every key a user presses.
Malware	Any harmful software (viruses, worms, spyware, ransomware, etc.) designed to damage or steal data.
Personally identifiable information	Any data that can identify a person (name, address, SSN, birthdate).
Phishing	A scam where attackers trick people into giving personal information (passwords, credit cards) using fake emails or websites.
Targeted marketing	Ads aimed at specific people based on collected data (search history, demographics, behaviors).
Debugging	Finding and fixing errors in code.
DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service)	An attack where many devices flood a server with traffic to overload it and shut it down.
Rogue Access Point	A fake Wi-Fi network set up by attackers to steal data from people who connect to it.
Syntax Error	A mistake in the code’s grammar (misspelled keywords, missing parentheses) that prevents the program from running.
Logic Error	The program runs but produces the wrong output because the algorithm or reasoning is incorrect.
Run Time Error	An error that occurs while the program is running (like dividing by zero).
Index Out of Bounds	Trying to access a list/array position that doesn’t exist.
Rounding Error	Small inaccuracy that happens when decimal numbers are approximated by computers.
Privacy	The right to control your personal data and how it’s used.
Security	Protecting systems and data from unauthorized access, attacks, or damage.

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