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57 Cards in this Set
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hardware theft
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act of stealing computer equipment
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hardware vandalism
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defacing or destroying computer equipment
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software theft
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someone steals software media, intentionally erases programs, illegally copies, illegealy activates program
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license agreement
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right to use software
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information theft
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someone steals personal or confidential information
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encryption
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process of converting readable data into unreadable characters
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decrypt
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decipher into readable form
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encryption algorithim
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set of steps can convert readable plaintext into ciphertext
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encryption key
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programmed formula that originator of data uses to encrypt the plaintext
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plaintext
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readable data
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ciphertext
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encrypted data
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digital signature
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encrypted code that a person, web site, organization attaches to electronic message
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digital certificate
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notice that guarentees a user or a web site is legit
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certificate authority
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authorizes person or a company that issues and verifies digital certificates
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system failure
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prolonged malfunction
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surge protector
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uses special electrical components to provide a stable current flow to computer and other equipment
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UPS
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Uninteruptive power supply-device that contains sure prtection curcuits and one or more batteries that provide power
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backup
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duplicate of a file, program, or disk that can be used if original file is lost
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restore
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files copying the backed up files to their original location on computer
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WAP
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unsecured wirless acess point
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war driving
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individuals atempt to detect wireless networks via mobile devices
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WPA
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wifi protected acces
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WPA2
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most recent network security standard, conforms with gov regs
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RSI
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rpetetive strain injury-disorder of muscles,nerves,tendons,ligaments
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CVS
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computer vision syndrome-health related condition due to computer use
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ergonomics
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applied science for comfort
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computer adiction
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computer consumes entire social life
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computer ethics
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moral guidlines while using computer
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national press photgraphers
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group who opposes any manipulation to any image
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intellectual property rights
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rights which creators are entiled to their work
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copyright
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gives authors and artists to publish, duplicarte and sell materials
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green computing
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reducing electronical and enviormetal waste while using computer
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energy star program
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reduce amount of electricity used by computers and devices
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info privacy
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rights of individuals and companies to deny or restrict collection and use of information about them
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electronic profile
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personal info on website
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cookies
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small text file stored on computer
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computer security risk
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event or action that cause damage to computer,software,hardware
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hacker
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acceses computer or network illegally
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cracker
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accesses A computer or network illegally, but does no harm
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script kiddie
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same intent as cracker, not have technolgical skills and knowledge
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cyberexoterrorist
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uses email for extortion
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corporate spies
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hired to break into computers and steal info/data
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malware
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programs act without users knowledge
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payload
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destructive evnt or prank program is intended to deliver
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trusted source
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someone you believe will not send you infected file
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zombie
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compromised computer and owner is unaware
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DOS attack
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assault whose prupose is to disrupt internet use
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botnet
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group of compromised computers
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back door
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program or instructions in program allows users to bypass security
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spoofing
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intruders make networks or internet transmision appear legit to computer or network
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unauthorized acces
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use of comp or network without permission
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unauthorized use
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use of computer or data for unaporved or illegal activites
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spyware
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program placed on users computer without users knowledge that collects info
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adware
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program that displays online advertisment
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spam
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unsolicited email message or newsgroup sent to multiple people
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phishing
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scam where perpetrator sends offical looking email in attempt to gain personal info
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social engineering
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gaining acceses or info by taking advatage of human nature
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