Security and Safety.

Module 6 of the “Technology for Success – Computer Concepts” section of this course eBook covered several topics related to Security and Safety, including theDownload Key Terms
listed at the end of the module. This discussion assignment requires that you make an original post explaining in detail one of the key terms listed at the end of Module 6 before seeing posts made by other students.

To complete this assignment, do the following:

1. Before the end of the first Thursday after this assignment became available, make an original post explaining in detail a Download Key Termtopic from the list at the end of Module 6 of the “Technology for Success – Computer Concepts” section of this course eBook. Include in your post two questions related to the topic you have chosen that you would like some classmates to explain.
2. Before this assignment deadline, make replies to two different questions asked by one or more classmates. Do not answer questions about the Key Term you have addressed in your initial post.

Module 6 Key Words
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address spoofing
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attackers
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authentication
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biometric security
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cookie
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cyberbullying
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cyberstalking
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cyberterrorists
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data backup
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data mining
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decryption
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digital certificate
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e-waste
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encryption
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ergonomics
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hactivists
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hoax
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identity theft
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insiders
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malware
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nation state actors
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password
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password manager
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phishing
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privacy
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ransomware
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repetitive strain injury (RSI)
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script kiddies
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social engineering
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spam
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strong password
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surge protector
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technology addiction
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Trojan
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two factor authentication (2FA)
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uninterruptible power supply (UPS)
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virus
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weak password
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Wi-Fi
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wireless routers
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worm