Encrypted, Data converted into a secret code to prevent unauthorized access., Decryption, The process of turning scrambled data back into its original, readable format., Spyware, Malicious software installed secretly to spy on a user and steal data, Cybercriminals, Individuals or groups who use computers and networks to commit illegal acts for gain or disruption., Identity Theft, The illegal use of someone else's personal information to commit fraud or crimes, digital footprint, The unique trail of traceable data you leave behind while using the internet., Privacy policy, A legal document that explains how a website or organization collects, uses, and protects your data, Vishing, A fraudulent practice where scammers use voice calls or VoIP to trick people into giving up sensitive information, Dumpster diving, The practice of searching through trash to find sensitive information that can be used for cyberattacks, Smishing, A fraudulent practice where scammers use SMS to trick people into revealing sensitive information., Wardialing, A technique used to automatically scan a list of telephone numbers to find open modems or vulnerable systems., Smart Devices, Electronic physical objects that connect to the internet to share data and perform automated tasks., Malware, Malicious software designed to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system., Ransomware, A type of malware that locks your files and demands payment to release them., Firewall, A security system that monitors and filters incoming and outgoing network traffic based on rules., Cloud Computing, Storing and accessing data and programs over the internet instead of on a local hard drive., VPN, A service that creates a secure, encrypted tunnel for your internet traffic to protect your privacy., IP Address, A unique string of numbers that identifies each device using the Internet Protocol to communicate over a network., Router, A device that forwards data packets between computer networks, connecting your devices to the internet., Cookie, A small piece of data stored on your browser to remember your preferences or track your activity..

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