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Chapter 12
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Computer Science
Undergraduate 1
04/22/2008

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Certificates
Definition
used to digitally sign e-mail
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Cookies
Definition

A small piece of information that a Web site saves on computer when you visit the site

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Decryption
Definition
Translation of encrypted data back to readable form
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Email / IM security
Definition
private as a postcard, secure through encryption, IM safe programs
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Encryption
Definition
Translates information to unreadable form before sending over internet
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Form
Definition

part of the Web where we enter information

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GET/POST
Definition

Browser packages information, adds it to URL, and passes it along to Web server, may be displayed publicly … Post - Transmits data in packets over the Internet (does NOT attach to a URL)

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HTTPS
Definition

Encrypts data before sending and decrypts it on other side

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Keyboard Sniffer
Definition
Monitors Use of Computer and Installed Programs
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Piggybacking
Definition
Illegal use of someone else’s wireless network
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Phishing & Prevention
Definition

Internet fraudsters who send spam or pop-up messages to lure personal information, Anti-virus, Firewall, Cautiousness, Delete Spam

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Privacy Issues
Definition
Most searches make records anonymous after 13-18 months
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Privacy Policy
Definition
How will they use your information?
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Steps to Keep Info Private
Definition

Do not reply to spam, Antivirus/Firewall, Don’t send personal info through email

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Third-party Cookie/ Foreign Cookie Tracks
Definition
Tracks contact your computer has with Web sites
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URL
Definition
Acts as directions for the Web site’s address
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Web Beacon / Web Bug
Definition
Small (1 x 1 pixel) image, Tracks references to URL, Foreign cookies
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