a way of linking and communicating using personal information
2 of 21
online workspace
provide a virtual space for people to work together to meet, share files and work collaboratively
3 of 21
user generated reference sites
allows users to contribute and share information
4 of 21
digital zoom and optical zoom
digital zoom crops and enlarges the image which may affect the quality, whilst optical zoom moves the light away from the sensor and closer to the subject
5 of 21
smart tv
used for interactive media and on demand film streaming
6 of 21
satellite navigation systems (satnavs)
uses GPS to plan routes and give directions
7 of 21
encryption
scrambles data so that only computers with the right key can unscramble it using the encryption key
8 of 21
bandwidth
the number of bits that go through the network connection in a second
9 of 21
latency
the time between leaving one device and arriving at another
10 of 21
peer to peer (P2P)
when digital devices communicate wirelessly with each other directly without the need for a transmitter
11 of 21
protocol
the set of rules that devices must follow when they are communicating with each other
12 of 21
virus
a program designed to cause other computers to stop working. they can replicate themselves and be passed on to others in emails.
13 of 21
firewall
a software which permits connections between your computer and others. (however some are designed to shut down firewalls)
14 of 21
interception
when information is read as it being sent
15 of 21
authentication
process of identifying an individual
16 of 21
internet
a huge network that links networks of computers
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cookies
small text filed sent to your computer by websites when you visit them. This information is stored and tracks activity.
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Ouvert/Covert
When you are aware of what the data is being collected for/when you dont
19 of 21
Phishing
Internet fraud where criminals aim to steal valuable information such as credit cards using a fake website which looks identical to a legitimate company such as a bank
20 of 21
Pharming
Internet fraud where criminals aim to steal valuable information such as credit cards by infecting legitimate websites with a malicious code that will re-direct you to a bogus website
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
a way of linking and communicating using personal information
Back
social networking
Card 3
Front
provide a virtual space for people to work together to meet, share files and work collaboratively
Back
Card 4
Front
allows users to contribute and share information
Back
Card 5
Front
digital zoom crops and enlarges the image which may affect the quality, whilst optical zoom moves the light away from the sensor and closer to the subject
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