Cyber Security

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  1. 3. Small pieces of data stored by websites on a user's device to remember information like login details or site preferences.
  2. 9. A trick where fake emails, messages, or websites try to steal personal information like passwords or credit card numbers.
  3. 10. Malware that locks or encrypts a user's files and demands payment to restore access.
  4. 11. A harmful program that can replicate itself and spread to other computers, often damaging files or systems.
  5. 13. Malicious software designed to harm, exploit, or otherwise illegally access a computer system.
  6. 15. Footprint The trail of data a person leaves behind when using the internet, such as posts, comments, and personal information.
  7. 16. Software that secretly gathers information about a user without their knowledge, often for spying or stealing purposes.
  8. 18. The process of verifying that someone is who they claim to be, usually before allowing access to systems, accounts, or information.
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  1. 1. Software A program that detects, prevents, and removes malicious software from a computer.
  2. 2. The act of publicly revealing private information about a person without their consent, often to harm or intimidate them.
  3. 4. Theft When someone illegally uses another person's personal information (like their name or credit card) to commit fraud or theft.
  4. 5. A test used by websites to confirm that a user is a human and not a bot, often by identifying objects in images or typing distorted text.
  5. 6. A security system that blocks unauthorized access to or from a private network.
  6. 7. Gaining unauthorized access to a computer system or network, usually to steal or manipulate information.
  7. 8. Protecting personal information from being accessed or shared without permission.
  8. 12. A dishonest scheme meant to trick people into giving away money or private information online.
  9. 14. The process of converting information into a secret code to prevent unauthorized access.
  10. 17. (Virtual Private Network) A service that creates a secure, encrypted connection over the internet to protect private data and browsing activity.