vocab flashcard

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What is a username?

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The name or ID that you use when you log in

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Which definition best describes "cookies" in the context of internet browsing?

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Small text files stored on a computer that keep track of what a person does on a website

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What is phishing?

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When someone poses as an institution, like a bank or school, and sends you a personalized message asking you to provide private information

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Which of the following best describes an internet scam? A legitimate online business that charges high fees, A website that collects anonymous usage statistics, A security feature that requires two-factor authentication, An attempt to trick someone, usually with the intention of stealing money or private information

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An attempt to trick someone, usually with the intention of stealing money or private information

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What is a shortened URL?

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A web address that has been condensed and which could mislead a user into going into a risky website.

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What does the term "surveillance" refer to in a digital context?

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Closely watching or keeping track of a person or people

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In online privacy discussions, what is meant by "third-party"?

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A company other than the company that owns the website or app you are using.

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What is targeted advertising?

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When apps or websites use information that they have collected about you to show you certain types of advertisements.