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13 Cards in this Set
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browser hijacking
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a program or practice that takes control of your browser without your knowledge.
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brute force attacts
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an attact that uses a script or program to log on to an account using hundreds of words or phrases stored in a dictionary file.
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hacking
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invading someone else's computer.
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hardware firewall
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a device that controls computers from one point.
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keylogger
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a malicious program that records keystrokes.
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private key
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the part of encryption process that deciphers an encoded certificate.
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public key
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the part of encryption process that encodes a certificate.
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repetitive strain injury (RSI)
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an injury that can result when a person makes too many of the same motions over a long period of time.
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secure sockets layer (SSL)
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a protocol for managing the security od message transmissions on the internet
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sniffer
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a program that hackers use to capture IDs and passwords on a network.
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spyware
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a software installed surreptitously on a personal computer, with the goal of collecting informayion bout the user, the user's browsing habits, and other personal information.
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strong password
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a password that is complex and secure - it contains numbers, letters, and special characters that do not include personal information such as name or birth date.
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transport layer security (TLS)
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a protocol for managing the security of message transmissions on the internet.
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