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Complete list of Terms and Definitions for internet safety

Terms Definitions
password password
software a computer program
cyberstalking stalking on the internet
URL Universal/Uniform Resource Locator: another name for a Web address (The URL is located at the top of a web page and generally begins with http//www.)
programmer a person who develops computer-software programs
PPT PowerPoint presentation software: an electronic slideshow
PDP Professional Development Program: the national program required for educators and law enforcement to be certified by i-SAFE to teach students and train others to teach
worm a self-propagating computer virus embedded in a file
IM Instant Messaging: a real-time Internet communication application (While chat involves many users simultaneously, IM is one on one.)
virus executable code (computer program) that infects or attaches itself to other executable code (computer programs) to perform a malicious or mischievous act, such as erasing or editing files, or locking up systems
PSAs public-service announcements: a type of advertisement or announcement that educates people on specific issues like the need to be safe online
YE Youth Empowerment: i-SAFE campaign in which students take ownership of what they have learned by reaching out to others through peer-to-peer communication
copyright the exclusive legal rights to reproduce, publish, and sell things produced by the person who owns the copyright
hardware the physical machinery of the computer, monitor, keyboard, mouse, printer, etc.
phishing method used to fraudulently acquire sensitive information, such as passwords and credit card details, by masquerading as a trustworthy person or business in an apparently official electronic communication, such as an e-mail or an instant message
hacking gaining illegal or unauthorized access to a computer file or network
Browser A software program that allows Internet users to interact with, navigate, or "Browse" parts of the Internet (examples of popular Browsers include: NetScape, Internet Explorer, and Mozilla FireFox
netiquette a blend of “network” and “etiquette” describing the informal code of Internet conduct
flame a mean or hurtful e-mail message
code written instructions in a computing language
ISP Internet Service Provider: a vendor that provides Internet access to its customers
pharming deceitful method used by identity thieves to redirect users to bogus sites with the intent of acquiring personal information
CLM Community Leaders Meeting: a meeting where Internet safety information is provided to community leaders with the goal to create a CAT
plagiarism stealing someone else’s work and pretending it’s yours
Social Networking A social networking service uses software to build online social networking for communites of people who share interest and activities or people who are intersted in exploring the interest and activities of other
crash the act of a computer’s operating system becoming inoperative
program an instruction set written in a computer language that makes a computer perform
screen name name/nickname used to identify oneself in communications on the Internet
parental controls special features or software packages that enable restrictions on access to Internet sites
antivirus sofeware that helps protect a computer from malicious code.
intellectual property materials protected by copyright laws, including songs, movies, books, etc.
chat software a type of Internet-based application that enables groups of people to get together in a chat room and converse in real time through typewritten messages
spam mass mailing (or mass posting) of messages, also known as Internet junk mail (It is considered a serious breach of netiquette.)
I-PARENT Program a one-hour informational event about Internet safety tailored to parents (The goal is to raise awareness among parents about Internet safety issues and motive them to form and/or support an i-PARENT Board.)
FW forward: an indicator in the subject line of an e-mail that lets the recipient know a message has been redirected to them from another user
stalk to obsessively pursue a person from place to place on the Internet, attempting tofind out personal information
Cyberspace the virtual community on the Internet in which real people interact through electronic means download to copy information (data) from the Internet
IP Implementation Plan: a form that must be completed and submitted to i-SAFE to notify us of an event, generate an ID number, and facilitate a store order for materials necessary for an event
cracker a criminal or malicious hacker or intruder who breaks into computer systems to disable systems, delete files, or steal data, or simply for the challenge
piracy robbery on the high seas; robbery from Internet sites to produce counterfeit copyrighted software and other material
bulletin boards message boards: public areas on the Internet where messages or comments can be posted for other board members to read and reply to
identity theft when someone uses your personal info (social security number, credit card number, PIN number, etc.) to steal your identity for illegal purposes (the fastest growing crime in the United States)
posting sending a message to an online message board to be viewed by the members of that board
i- PARENT Program a one-hour informational event about Internet safety tailored to parents (The goal is to raise awareness among parents about Internet safety issues and motive them to form and/or support an i-PARENT Board.)
cyber grooming the process that online predators use to trick their victims by building false trust and relationships
file the specific location of data within a computer record
I-PARENT Campaign the events and activities by i-PARENT Boards and volunteers around the country to raise public awareness about Internet safety issues, particularly among parents
Internet safety being educated and empowered to take control of online experiences by recognizing and making responsible decisions in potentially dangerous situations
i-PARENT Board a group dedicated to raising public awareness about Internet safety issues, particularly among parents
hate site a Web site dedicated to promoting intense hostility toward an individual or group
hacker a person who uses the Internet to break into a computer or computer network
Steganography a technology that makes it possible to embed hidden information in documents, pictures, and music files, and send them undetected over the Internet social- networking site Web sites designed to encourage communication between persons of similar interests
predator one who stalks or uses lies, secrecy, or stealth to get close enough to another person in order to easily hurt or harm them
looping the term used to describe a Web site that will not allow exit
i- PARENT Campaign the events and activities by i-PARENT Boards and volunteers around the country to raise public awareness about Internet safety issues, particularly among parents
chat room a virtual room or gathering place for Internet users who have shared interests to congregate and converse
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malicious code a computer program that is meant to hurt you and your computer (i.e. viruses, worms, and Trojan horses)
search engine a software program that allows one to perform searches on the Internet
Web site a collection of pages or files on the World Wide Web that are linked together and managed by a company, institution, or individual
mentor ‘link’ an adult in a school who helps student i-MENTORs organize events and activities
file extensions the three or more letters at the end of a file name (i.e. .exe, .jpg, or .doc) defining the ` file “type,” such as a text file, executable file, database file, or graphic file
i-MENTORs club an area on the i-SAFE Web site where i-MENTORs exchange ideas, chat with other i-MENTORs, and learn Internet safety information to provide to their schools and communities
-MENTORs club an area on the i-SAFE Web site where i-MENTORs exchange ideas, chat with other i-MENTORs, and learn Internet safety information to provide to their schools and communities
internet protocol electronic fingerprint online(ip)
masquerade pretending to be someone else
hate mail harassing and/or threatening electronic mail
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Internet a worldwide network of interconnected computer networks (No government agency or other central authority controls its use.)
Buddy List instant-message addresses of favorite users (list enables designated users to know when their “buddy” is online so both can easily communicate)
CAT Community Action Team: a group of community leaders who work together to raise awareness of Internet safety
freeze a computer screen that cannot be changed with an inoperable cursor (mouse action)
Trojan horse malicious code that appears harmless but, when executed, can launch a virus or worm
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IP Implementation Plan a form that must be completed and submitted to i-SAFE to notify us of an event, generate an ID number, and facilitate a store order for materials necessary for an event
blog on-line diary
denigration posting mean or untrue statements
wiki a site that people can change
Cyber Stalking Harassment that includes threats of harm or is highly intinimghlty
identifying information personal information that can be used by online predators to distinguish one person from another and possibly find a person in real life (i.e. name, gender, age, etc.)