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Vocabulary related to Cyber Security

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Cyber   Related to computers and technology  
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Cyber security   Protecting your computer and data  
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Hacker   A person who uses computers to gain access to other people's data without their permission  
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Password   A code that you can use to protect your accounts. Don't share this with other people!  
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Phishing   An attempt by a hacker to get you to type your password into a website something that can steal it  
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Secure   A website is secure if it protects your password and personal data  
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DDOS   Distributed Denied of Service: an attack on a site or server that causes it to crash  
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Database   A server where digital information is stored  
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Malware   Software that is specifically designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system  
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Virus   A piece of code that is capable of stealing data or damaging your computer/phone  
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Ransomware   A type of malware that takes your computer hostage and forces you to pay money to gain access  
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Strong Passwords   Passwords that are long and have different types of characters (numbers, lowercase letters, uppercase letters, etc.)  
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