Digital Citizenship Mahl

steals data and sends it back to the malware creators.

masquerades as a legitimate program , once installed it starts to inflict damage.

a phishing attack where they research a single user and send them an email specifically targeting them, then work to infiltrate the organization.

malicious software unknowingly installed on a computer.

holds a computer hostage by encrypting user data or blocking access to applications and demands payment to “release” the computer.

the ability to engage positively, critically and competently in the digital environment, drawing on the skills of effective communication and creation, to practice forms of social participation that are respectful of human rights and dignity through the responsible use of technology.

pops up advertisements to the users.

holds a computer hostage by encrypting user data or blocking access to applications and demands payment to “release” the computer.

self replicating, contains code that copies itself into other files on the computer.

acts appropriately online.