User awareness of online safety - e.g. not giving personal information to strangers, awareness of cyber-bullying, not arranging to meet online buddies.

Unauthorised access to a computer system

the fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies to encourage individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers.

Phishing attacks committed using text messages (SMS).

a phone scam that attempts to defraud people by asking them to call a bogus telephone number to confirm their account information

An attack where malicious code is installed on a computer or web server that redirects the user a fake website, with the aim of stealing personal information

Software that enables a user to obtain personal information about another's computer activities by secretly transmitting data from their computer

A piece of code that is capable of copying itself and typically has a detrimental effect, such as corrupting the system or destroying data

unwanted e-mail (usually of a commercial nature sent out in bulk)

An internet forum where posts are screened for undesirable content

An internet forum where posts are not screened for undesirable content

Small text files that are sent to your computer from certain websites. They track your behaviour and transactions.

Software installed on a computer to record all keystrokes and commands, often used to secretly send personal information to criminals

Part of a computer system that is designed to block unauthorized access to a network

An older protocol for managing the security of message transmissions on the Internet.

A newer protocol for managing the security of message transmissions on the Internet.

Process of converting readable data into unreadable characters to prevent unauthorized access.

A string of characters that you must type for access to a computer system, file or application

a data file that identifies individuals or organizations online and is comparable to a digital signature

the identification of a user based on a physical characteristic, such as a fingerprint, iris, face, voice, or handwriting

An Internet service that provides remote storage to computer users.

environments that may cause damage to people over time

situations where there is danger of an accident causing serious injury or death

the part of a social networking website, internet browser, piece of software, etc. that allows you to control who sees information about you

An attack on a network or computer system that consumes resources to the point of failure of the system

The data collected by cookies. It doesn't include sensitive information like passwords or credit card details

The general name for sets of rules and standards that allow computers to exchange information so that the information is not visible to those who are not allowed to view it.

Used in TLS to reduce the time needed to connect securely with a web server

a safety risk involving electricity

a safety risk in which physical harm is caused by misplaced cords

a health risk that causes breathing problems

an injury affecting the muscles, nerves, and joints

Secure Sockets Layer

Transport Layer Security

the theft and illegal use of someone else's credit information

A scan of the retina's blood vessel pattern.

policies, technologies, and approaches designed to protect information and infrastructure associated with cloud computing

a notice that guarantees a user or a website is legitimate