Basic Cybersecurity Terms

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Encryption

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Turning information into a code so it’s hard to read without permission.

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Malware

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Software made to damage or steal information from computers.

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Spam

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Unwanted messages or emails, usually trying to sell something or trick you.

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Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

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A second step to prove who you are when logging into an account.

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Data Breach

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When someone steals or exposes personal or private information.

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Social Engineering

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Trickery to make people give up information, like passwords.

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IP Address

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A number that identifies a computer on a network.

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Cloud

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Storing information on the internet instead of on your computer.