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Anti-Virus Software
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Protects your computer from viruses that can destroy your data, slow your computer's performance, cause a crase, or even allow spammers to send email through your account.
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Browser Hijacker
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A common spyware program that changes your Web browser's home page automatically, even if you change it back.
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Encryption
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The scrambling of data into a secret code that can be read only by software set to decode the information.
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Firewall
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Hardware or software that helps keep hackers from using your computer to send out our personal information without your permission.
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Hacker
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Someone who uses the Internet to access computers without permission.
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Netiquette
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The informal rules of Internet courtesy, enforced exclusively by other Internet users.
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Online Profiling
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Compiling information about consumers' preferences and interests by tracking their online movements and actions to creae targeted ads.
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Phishing
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A scam that involves Internet fraudsters who send spam or pop-up messages to lure personal information fron unsuspecting victims.
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Social Networking Sites
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Websites that allow users to build online profiles, share information, including personal information, photographs, blog entries, and connect with other users.
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Spyware
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A software program that may be installed on your computer without your consent to monitor your use, send pop-up ads, redirect your computer to certain website which can lead to identity theft.
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Virus
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A program that can sneak onto your computer and make copies of itself quickly using up all available memory
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