Chapter 5_Digital Security, Ethics, and Privacy Part I

Digital Security Risk

Any event or action that could cause a loss of or damage to computer or mobile device hardware, software, data, information, or processing capability.

Cybercrime

Intentional breach of digital security involving a deliberate illegal act, such as distributing malware or identity theft.

Computer Crimes

Illegal acts involving computers.

Cybersecurity

Protection against digital threats and unauthorized access to data.

Digital Forensics

The discovery, collection, and analysis of digital evidence.

Data Breaches

Unauthorized access to confidential data, typically resulting in data theft.

Malware

Malicious software that deliberately alters the operations of computers and mobile devices.

Ransomware

A type of malware that blocks or limits access to a computer or file until a ransom is paid.

Phishing

A social engineering tactic to deceive users into revealing personal information.

Back Door

A method allowing users to bypass normal authentication procedures in a program, computer, or network.

Botnet

A network of compromised devices used to launch attacks on other networks.

Denial of Service Attack (DoS)

An attack designed to overload a server with traffic, disrupting its services.

Intellectual Property Rights

Legal entitlements that creators have over their creations.

Copyright Law

Laws that protect the use and distribution of original works.

Fair Use

Limited use of copyrighted material without permission for educational or critical purposes.

Green Computing

Reducing electricity and environmental waste while using technology.

VPN (Virtual Private Network)

A service that creates a secure, encrypted connection over a less secure network, such as the Internet.

Firewall

A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic.

Access Control

Measures taken to ensure that only authorized users have access to confidential information.

Digital Detox

A period of refraining from technology to improve mental health.

Social Engineering

Manipulation techniques used to deceive individuals into divulging confidential information.

Cloud Data Privacy

Concerns about the security and confidentiality of data stored online.