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Broadcasting Capabilities Information Dissemination and Collaboration
Broadcasting Capabilities Information Dissemination and Collaboration
Downloading- a term that generally applies to Trojan horse- a destructive program that
the transfer of data from the Internet to the pretends a desirable application that tricks the
computer or mobile device. user to allow access to their computers
through download or email attached
Firewall- a broad term used to describe a documents.
protective barrier against computer bugs or
viruses. Tips on Staying Safe Online
1. Create a smart and long password.
2. Use email wisely.
Understanding Internet Threats 3. Be smart when using messaging
applications.
Browser hijacking- happens when malware or 4. Watch out for phishing scams.
spyware replaces a web user’s browser 5. Make sure that your security software is
homepage that redirects the users to running efficiently.
unwanted websites while capturing sensitive 6. Use the privacy settings of social
private data for personal or business gain. networking sites.
7. Never post your complete identity
Identity theft- happens when a criminal information.
impersonates a user by stealing his or her 8. Shop safely
personal identity. 9. Think carefully
10. When you feel uncomfortable, leave
Malware- a malicious software that is intended the website immediately
to damage or disable computer systems which
has codes to collect information without one’s Netiquettes
knowledge. (Viruses, Trojan horse, worms)
- Never use computer to bash other
users.