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ainti-virus software

software developed to detect and remove viruses

encryption

transforming data into an unreadable form for security

firewall

software that created a boundary between your computer and internet

spam

unsolicited email/ junk mail, unwanted

port scam

identifies access points into a computer system

hacker

individual that gains unauthorized access into a computer system

virus

harmful or damaging program

time bomb

program that waits for a specific time before causing damage

trojan horse

an innocent looking program

worm

a program that replicates itself and sends copies to other computers

internet fraud

illegal use of the internet

data theft

stealing data

sabotage

deliberate damage to operations or equipment

spoofing

using incorrect identification

wiretapping

eaves dropping on data or voice transmission

zombie

a program inserted to await further instructions