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COMPUTER SECURITY RISK- current action that could cause a loss of/damage to computer
hardware, software, data, information or processing capability
Firewall-.
Surge protectors & uninterruptible power supplies-2 ways to protect computers from system
failures caused by electrical power problems
Backup-Duplicate of a file, program, or disk that can be used if the original is lost, damaged, or
destroyed
Egronomics-Applied science to incorporate comfort, efficiency and safety into the design of
items in the workplace
Computer addiction-Occurs when the computer consumes someone's entire social life
Computer ethics-Moral guidelines that govern the use of computers and information systems
Intellectual property rights-Rights to which creators are entitled for their work
IT code of conduct-A written guideline that helps determine whether a specific computer action
is ethical or unethical
Green computing-Reducing the electricity and environmental waste while using a computer
Information privacy-Refers to the rights of individuals and companies to deny or restrict the
collection of information about them
Phishing-Scam in which perpetrator send and official looking e-mail message that attempts to
obtain your personal and financial information
Pharming-A scam where a perpetrator attempts to obtain your personal and financial
information via spoofing
WiFi-Wireless Fidelity
Software theft-Occurs when someone steals software media, illegally registers and/or activates a
program, illegally copies a program, and intentionally erases programs