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Computer Hacker
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The term hacker is used in popular media to describe someone who attempts to break into computer systems.
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Malicious Software
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Malicious software, commonly known as malware, is any software that brings harm to a computer system. Malware can be in the form of worms, viruses, trojans, spyware, adware and rootkits, etc.
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Computer Virus
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An infective agent that typically consists of a nucleic acid molecule in a protein coat, is too small to be seen by light microscopy, and is able to multiply only within the living cells of a host.
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Internet Security |
Internet security is defined as a process to create rules and actions to take to protect against attacks over the Internet. An example of Internet security is an online system that prevents credit card numbers from being stolen on a shopping website.
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