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OBJECTIVES: After completing Chapters 6, students will be able to
- Identify the type of web site by the top-level domain (TLD) - page 17
- Explain network and Internet security concerns:
- Computer crime
- System Failure
- Identify online threats
- Describe viruses, spyware, Trojan Horses, and worms
- Explain what Denial of Service and Zombies are
- Define the terms Phishing, Pharming and Spam
- Explain why the Polymorphic virus and the Stealth virus are hard to detect
- Explain what Virus Protection software does
- Explain how Firewalls and filtering software protect your computer
- Describe cyberstalking and other personal safety concerns
- Assess personal computer security
- Identify privacy concerns
- Discuss backups, virus protection
- Explain what a cookie is
- Explain how encryption works
- Explain what makes a password secure
- Discuss safeguarding personal information
- Discuss health-related computer issues
- Discuss current network and Internet security legislation
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