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cybersafety vocab

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attachment   a file sent with the text of an email  
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backup   a copy of files and data made regularly for safe keeping  
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CD ROM   a disk containing data and files that can be read on a computer  
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computer virus   software that causes problems and destruction when it runs on a computer  
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cybersecurity   safety software, tools and attitudes used when working online  
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data   information stored electronically  
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download   a copy of data or files brought to your computer  
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DVD   disk for holding large amounts of data, such as movie files  
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email   messages sent electronically  
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flash drive   a portable hard disk drive that can be plugged into any computer  
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infected   a computer that has viruses and malware is said to be infected  
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internet   a world wide network of computers for sharing information and data  
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internet-enabled device   a device that can connect to the internet, such as a phone and an ipod  
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malware   software written to casue destruction of data and problems for users  
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online   being connected to the internet  
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popup   a small internet window that displays, even if you don't click anything  
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report   passing information along to parents, teachers or other authorities  
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scan   to check a computer for viruses and malware  
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site   a collection of files and information on the internet, that you read with an internet browser, such as Safari  
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USB   a way to connect devices to a computer, like disk drives, printers and cameras  
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virus   software that can cause problems and destruction  
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web   computer network for sharing information using texts, graphics and sounds  
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