Year 9 Computer Science Flashcards

Flashcards for Computer Crime, Cybersecurity, and Technologies.

Phishing Scams

Scams that trick users into giving away personal information via email.

Computer Misuse Act 1990

Covers hacking, fraud, and unauthorized data modification.

Antivirus

Software used to protect systems from malware.

Firewalls

Security systems that control network traffic to protect against unauthorized access.

Encryption

The process of encoding data to prevent unauthorized access.

Copyright

Protection of original works (text, images, software, etc.).

Ergonomic Setups

Workstation configurations designed to reduce strain and injury.

Sensors

Devices that detect environmental changes (light, motion, temp, etc.).

Robots

Machines that carry out tasks automatically.

Automated Systems

Systems that run with minimal human input (e.g., ATMs, traffic lights).

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Machines simulating human intelligence.