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World wide web
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a collection of millions of web sites
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web site
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a collection of related web pages connected by hyperlinks
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mosaic
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the first graphical web browser released in 1993
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web page
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a hypertext markup language (HTML) documant
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text messaging
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another term for SMS, messages of less than 160 characters sent via a cellular netowkr
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Blog
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is an informal website of time stamped articles written in journal format
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wiki
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is a collaboraitive website that people use to communicate with each other
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podcast
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is an audio file distributed through downloads or feeds
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source
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If youre sending an email message from your laptop to a classmate, the laptop is the
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social network
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is a web site where members share interests, ideas, and information
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Tweet
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a post to a microblog such as twitter
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blog
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a web page listing jornal entries that provide commentary and information, usually about a particular interest
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wiki
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a type of web page that a group of people can comment on and make changes to
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citizen journalist
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members of the public who report on current events
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asynchronous
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Type of communication, such as blogging, where authors and readers do not need to be online at the same time
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B2C
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e-commerce model where businesses provide goods and services to individuals
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advertising
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e commerce sites sell this to generate income
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click through
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occurs when you click a pop up or banner advertisement on a web site and go to the advertisers web site
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email forwarding
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C2C web sites typically use this to connect buyers with sellers and still protect everybodys privacy
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SET
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a standard protocol for securing credit card transactions over the internet
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General search
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engine that searches web pages in its database that contain specific words or phrases
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metasearch engine
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offers the convenience of searching many sources from one web site
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online reference
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service that connects you with a human librarian
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specialty search
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engine that provides access to academic information for research
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social search tool
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Finds subjective content, such as comments, reviews, and opinions
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Disk cleanup utility
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Removes unused files like temporary Internet files from your hard drive
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adware
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Displays unsolicited advertisements in banners or pop-up windows
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disk defragment
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Reorganizes the data on a magnetic hard drive so that you can access files more quickly
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Recycle Bin
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Not emptying this lets files remain on your computer and take up space
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virus protection
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Software that scans incoming messages and programs to protect your computer
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Worm
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Type of malware that spreads without human interaction, sending itself out to everyone in your address book
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virus
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Type of malware that is spread when you distribute infected files, especially as e-mail attachments
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spyware
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Type of malware that collects bits of data, like your surfing habits
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piggybacking
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A slowed down Wi-Fi connection can be the result of this
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phishing
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Scam that looks like a genuine message or Web site, but tries to get you to reveal sensitive information
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White Hat
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Type of hacker who wants to show off their skills and doesn't intend any serious damage
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hurricanes and storms
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Events that account for almost half of total catastrophic data losses
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uninterruptible
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Type of power supply/battery backup device that can prevent some forms of data loss
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Black Hat
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Type of hacker who intends serious harm through espionage, theft, or disruption of a network
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cyberterrorism
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Using automated attack tools like viruses and worms to deliberately disrupt computers and networks to affect the most people
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Components of an online profile
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Details about an individual that are combined from online and offline behaviors, including comments, postings, likes and shares, and online coupons
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Report abuse quickly
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First step to take when being cyberbullied or cyberstalked
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Netiquette
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A set of online communication practices and rules
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Identity theft
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The nations fastest growing crime, where victims are unaware its being committed until the damage is done
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Drivers license, birth certificate
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Items an identity thief can obtain to impersonate you
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Firewall
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Security feature often built into operating systems
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J0$e186#nk
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A strong password
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username
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A unique name you create to identify yourself to a computer system
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authentication
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Method used to verify the identity of computer users
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WPA2
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A high level of encryption for wireless devices
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Spyware
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Software secrectly installed on networked computers that tracks and transmits personal data without your knowledge or permission
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Malware
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Common forms include computer viruses, Trojan horses, and worms
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Cookie
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Used by commercial Web site vendors to identify users and customize Web pages
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Adware
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Displays unwanted advertisements in banners or pop-up windows on your computer
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Bot
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Computer taken over by hackers to perform malicious tasks across a network
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https://
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indication that a web site is secure for shopping
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phishing
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Emails that might appear to come from your bank or credit card company, asking you for email logon or personal information
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electronic wallet
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one secure method of online payment
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misspelled company name
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indication that a web site is not secure
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money transfer
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Online payment method to avoid
