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Glossary of Internet jargon
This is a list of common terms you will come across on this website:
Firewall
Software to protect computers against hackers.
Keylogging
Software/hardware to track keystrokes on a computer to gather passwords, credit card numbers etc.
Phishing
Fraudulent e-mails and pop-ups to fool you into revealing personal information for criminal gain. The most common phishing scam is one used to con people into handing over bank account details online.
Rogue dialler
Software that installs itself on computers and changes settings to dial a premium rate number instead of usual dial-up account.
Spam
Unsolicited e-mails, often offering products or services in which you have no interest.
Spyware
Small programmes that secretly monitor sites visited, potentially violating privacy and slowing computers.
Trojan
Malicious software disguised as harmless programme. One of the most common net security threats, it hides in the background and can trigger programmes to run that steal personal information or details stored on that computer for instance.
Virus
Malicious programme designed to damage data; usually spread via infested e-mail attachments.