Cis200

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Identity Theft

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The illegal assumption of someone's identity for purposes of economic growth.

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Mistaken Identity

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The electronic profile of one person is switched with another.

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Snoopware

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Programs that record virtually every activity on a computer.

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Illusion of Anonymity

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The misconception that being selective about disclosing personal info on the Internet can prevent an invasion of personal privacy.

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History File

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Includes the locations of sites visited by your computer system.

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Cookies

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Specialized programs that are desposited on your hard disk from Web sites you have visited.
1). Traditional (monitor activities at a single site)
2). Ad network/Adware (monitor your activities across all sites you visit)

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Cookie Cutter Programs

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Allow users to selectively filter or block the most intrusive cookies while allowing selective traditional cookies to operate.
-ex: AdSubtract, Cookie Cleanup, Cookie Crusher, Cookie Pal, WebWasher

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Spyware

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Describes a wide range of programs that are designed to secretly record and report an individual's activities on the Internet.

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Info Reseller/Info Broker

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Data gatherers that collect and sell personal data. Create electronic profiles (highly detailed and personalized descriptions of individuals)

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Computer Crime and 5 Types

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Illegal action in which the perpetrator uses special knowledge of computer technology.
1). Employees (biggest category)
2). Outside Users (suppliers/clients- bank)
3). Hackers/Crackers
4). Organized Crime (counterfiiters and forgers)
5). Terrorists

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Hackers and Crackers

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Hackers: ppl who gain unauthorized access to a computer system for the fun and challenge of it.

Crackers: do same thing but for malicious purposes.

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Viruses

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Programs that migrate through networks and operating systems and most attach themselves to different programs and databases.

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Worms

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Special type of virus that doesn't attach itself to programs and databases, but fills the system with self replicating info to clog the system.

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Trojan Horses

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Programs that come into a computer system disguised as something else. Not viruses, but carriers of viruses.

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Denial of Service Attack (DoS)

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Attempts to slow down or stop a computer system or network.

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Software Piracy

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Unauthorized copying of programs for personal gain

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Other Hazards

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1). Natural hazards
2). Civil strife and terrorism
3). Technological failures
4). Human errors

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Security

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Concerned with protecting info, hardware, and software, which must be protected from unauthorized use as well as from damage from intrusions, sabotage, and natural disasters.

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Measures to Protect Computer Security

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1). Encrypting (code all messages sent over a network)
2). Restricting (limit acces to authorized ppl thru passwords, dial-back systems, and firewalls)
3). Anticipating (prepare for disasters with physical and data security thru disaster recovery plan)
4). Backing Up (routinely copy data and store it at a remote location)

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Firewalls

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Act as a security buffer b/t the corporation's private and external networks, including the Internet.

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Ergonomics

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The study of human factors related to things ppl use. (fitting job to worker not worker comfoming to job)

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Green PC

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Microcomputer industry concept of an environmentally friendly, low power consuming machine.