E-tech 2.0

Spoofing

When a fraud pretends to be someone or something else to win a person's trust but then steal data, steal money, or spread malware.

Computer bug

A malfunction on a computer system through its runtime.

Plagiarism

The fraudulent representation of another person's language, thoughts, ideas, or expressions as one's own original work.

Internet bot

A network of zombie computers that have been taken over by a robot that performs large-scale malicious acts for the creator.

Trojan Horse

A type of malware that typically gets hidden as an attachment in email or a free-to-download file, then transfers onto the user's device.

Rootkit

A collection of software designed to give malicious actors control of a computer network or application.

Copyright Infringement

The use of works protected by copyright without permission for usage where such is required, thereby infringing certain exclusive rights granted to the copyright holder.

Cyber bullying

The act of tormenting, threatening, harassing, or embarrassing another person using the internet or other technologies.

Cyber stalking

The use of internet and electronic devices to harass or stalk an individual, group, or organization.

Online safety

Refers to the practices and precautions that should be observed when using the internet to ensure that the user, as well as their computers and personal information, are safe from crimes associated with using the internet.

Keylogger

A computer program that records every keystroke made by a computer user, especially in order to gain fraudulent access to passwords and other confidential information.

Worm

A standalone malware computer program that replicates itself in order to spread to other computers.

Intellectual property

Property that includes intangible creations of the human intellect like patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets.

Phishing

An email disguised as coming from a legitimate, trustworthy source which aims to lure you into revealing sensitive or confidential information.