Computing: Cybersecurity

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Phishing Email

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An email that tricks you into handing over sensitive personal information.

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Trojan Horse / Malware

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An email that offers something tempting and when opened, installs a virus onto your computer.

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Advance Fee Fraud

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An email that is a long and desperate plea for help, claiming cash is needed from you.

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Virus-Generated Email

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An email appearing to be sent from a friend, infected with a virus to spread to other accounts.

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IP Address

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The computer's fingerprint. Can be used to identify location.

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Hacking

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The gaining of unauthorised access to data in a system or computer.

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Copyright

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Protection against unauthorised use of written or recorded content like books, software, or music.

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Plagiarism

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Copying someone else's work and passing it off as your own.

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Impact of Copyright Infringement

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Legal issue; Imprisonment and fines can be issued.

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Fraudulent

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Obtained, done by, or involving deception, especially criminal deception.