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