Internet Security

2. Software that sends information from your computer to a third party without your consent
5. Programs that are designed to harm your computer
8. A group of computers within a small area, such as a house, office or school, that are connected to each other
10. Stealing information from mobile devices using a wireless connection Cookie – Information, usually in a file, about someone’s Internet activities, such as the date of the last visit to a Web site, preferences, etc.
12. Driving around with a computer to find and access wireless networks
14. A number used to identify a computer or other device on the Internet
16. Trying to get into computer systems in order to steal, corrupt, or illegitimately view data
19. Buying items online and conducting business over the Internet
20. Phony email warning about a computer virus or other threat
22. A device that monitors and controls the traffic coming into and out of your computer
23. A self-replicating, self-spreading malicious program

1. Software that displays advertising banners or pop-up windows Bandwidth – How fast information can be moved from one computer to another
3. Redirecting users from legitimate Web sites they are trying to visit to fraudulent Web sites
4. A computer language that is used for creating World Wide Web pages
6. A code of conduct followed on the Internet in order to be respectful and clearly understood (Internet + etiquette)
7. A malicious program disguised as legitimate software
8. A way of communicating online in code by changing the spellings of words
9. Unwanted email used mainly for advertising
11. When someone uses your personal information to commit fraud and the nation’s first research and education center devoted to information networking
13. Using fake Web sites to trick you into giving away personal information
15. Hanging out on Internet bulletin boards or chat rooms without posting
17. Computer system that provides shared resources over a network
18. In gaming, targeting players below your skill level; Also, a type of Denial of Service attack
21. Posting messages that are deliberately hostile and insulting