Flashcards - Online dangers

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Malware The general term to describe malicious software that finds its way onto people's computer.
Virus Any program that infiltrates a computer and then causes it to malfunction.
Spyware A secret program that observes and reports the information of the user. It may change settings on a computer or display pop-up ads.
Spam Unwanted e-mail messages transmitted to masses of people
Worm A program that buries itself deep inside a software. It may carry a virus or interfere with the system.
Trojan A program hiding inside an apparently innocent application.
Botnet A group of computers under the control of a criminal gang which has infected them.
Phishing A method of tricking people into revealing sensitive personal information.
Hacker A person who uses computers to gain unauthorized access to data.
Fish A limbless cold-blooded vertebrate animal with gills and fins living wholly in water.
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