Identity theft, stealing money, stealing private information, controlling private computers.
Ransomware is a type cyber attack that threatens to publish the victim's data or block access to it unless a ransom is paid.
The Internet of Things (IoT) is the network of physical devices, vehicles, home appliances, and other items embedded with electronics, software, sensors, actuators, and connectivity which enables these things to connect and exchange data.
Protection of computer systems, networks, and data from digital attacks.
Protocols for encrypting/decrypting information. Most cybersecurity breaches happen due to human error, not software bugs.
The study of computational thinking, the thinking humans need to in order to describe a step by step process to a computer.
The usage of deceptive emails and websites to maliciously gather personal information
The CIA Triad is a widely-accepted security measure that should be guaranteed in every secure system. It stands for Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability.
The protection of information from people who are not authorized to view it.
Aims at ensuring that information is protected from unauthorized or unintentional alteration.
The assurance that systems and data are accessible by authorized users when and where needed.