Unit 2 · Information and Communication Technology

General Introduction of Cyber Crime, Computer Code of Conduct, Cyber Law and Internet Security

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Words and Their Meanings

WordMeaning
Cyber crimeA crime committed against a person or a group through an electronic medium
HackingShutting down or misusing a website or a network by dishonest means
Identity theftMisuse of personal information to reach a financial service without permission
Cyber bullyingThreatening, frightening or mentally torturing somebody through an electronic medium
Computer code of conductThe policies and rules to be followed while using technology
Cyber lawThe area of law dealing with the internet and electronic things
MalwareSoftware such as a virus, worm, trojan or spyware that harms a computer
PhishingA trick in which a message pretends to be a bank or a service and asks for secret details
BotnetA network of infected private computers controlled by one single user
FirewallA filter that blocks unauthorised access to a network
AuthenticationThe process of checking whether a user's identity is true
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