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cyber security and crime video

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cybercrime   include stolen credit cards,drones have been high jacked and _social security numbers_ have been compromised  
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malware   software that is intended to damage or disable computers and computer systems.  
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viruses   it can steal or delete programs, control programs, or be controlled by remote operation; gets installed and harms the user and computer and can spread to other computers  
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botnet   a network of private computers infected with malicious software and controlled as a group without the owners' knowledge, e.g., to send spam messages.  
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spyware   software that enables a user to obtain covert information about another's computer activities by transmitting data covertly from their hard drive.  
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adware   software that automatically displays or downloads advertising material (often unwanted) when a user is online  
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firewall   a part of a computer system or network that is designed to block unauthorized access while permitting outward communication.  
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spoofing   is the creation of email messages with a forged sender address.  
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phishing   When an eMail tricks the user to share important personal information (like a bank account number) this is known as a phishing scam  
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pharming   he fraudulent practice of directing Internet users to a bogus website that mimics the appearance of a legitimate one, in order to obtain personal information such as passwords, account numbers, etc.  
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spam   Large of amounts of eMail  
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hacking   methods to avoid this include using strong passwords, installing system security updates often and checking for authentic web addresses  
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