Refers to computer programs that are commonly seen on smartphones and tablets

A copy of important data to protect against data loss or damage

The unit of measurement for data

A temporary storage location in a computer's memory or on a hard drive that stores frequently accessed data to improve system performance

The temporary storage where a browser keeps copies of web pages and files to speed up future access

A structured collection of data organized and stored for easy access, retrieval and management

The process of converting information into a secret code to prevent unauthorized access

A collection of data or information stored in a computer system under a specific name and location

Hackers, or cybercriminals, hack to gain unauthorized access to computer systems, networks, or digital devices with the intent of exploiting, stealing or manipulating sensitive or confidential data

A broad term encompassing malicious software such as viruses, ransomware, and spyware

Can replicate and spread, often causing harm to computer systems and data

Encrypts or blocks access to a victim's data, rendering it inaccessible or unusable

Designed to secretly monitor and gather information from a user's computer or device without their knowledge or consent

The software that manages computer hardware and software resources, and provides a user interface

The unique string of characters that allows you to access a computer, program or website- and prevents others from accessing your information

Random Access Memory- temporary storage space that holds data and instructions being actively used by CPU

A digital picture of the images on a computer or smartphone screen

The virtual information that makes a computer function

Software used to organize, analyze, and manipulate numerical data in a grid format

Small, compressed files that store information with less data than traditional files

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Software & Data

Term	Definition
App	Refers to computer programs that are commonly seen on smartphones and tablets
Backup	A copy of important data to protect against data loss or damage
Bite/Byte	The unit of measurement for data
Bug	A computer software problem
Cache	A temporary storage location in a computer's memory or on a hard drive that stores frequently accessed data to improve system performance
Browser cache	The temporary storage where a browser keeps copies of web pages and files to speed up future access
Database	A structured collection of data organized and stored for easy access, retrieval and management
Encryption	The process of converting information into a secret code to prevent unauthorized access
File	A collection of data or information stored in a computer system under a specific name and location
Hack/Hacker/Hacking	Hackers, or cybercriminals, hack to gain unauthorized access to computer systems, networks, or digital devices with the intent of exploiting, stealing or manipulating sensitive or confidential data
Malware	A broad term encompassing malicious software such as viruses, ransomware, and spyware
Virus	Can replicate and spread, often causing harm to computer systems and data
Ransomware	Encrypts or blocks access to a victim's data, rendering it inaccessible or unusable
Spyware	Designed to secretly monitor and gather information from a user's computer or device without their knowledge or consent
Operating System	The software that manages computer hardware and software resources, and provides a user interface
Password	The unique string of characters that allows you to access a computer, program or website- and prevents others from accessing your information
RAM	Random Access Memory- temporary storage space that holds data and instructions being actively used by CPU
Screenshot	A digital picture of the images on a computer or smartphone screen
Software	The virtual information that makes a computer function
Spreadsheet	Software used to organize, analyze, and manipulate numerical data in a grid format
Zip	Small, compressed files that store information with less data than traditional files

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