Your Guide to Online Safety
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AI Tools
Software programs that use AI techniques to achieve specific goals. This includes Generative AI such as ChatGPT, Copilot, and DALL-E’
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The application of mathematics and software code to teach computers how to understand, synthesize, and generate knowledge in ways similar to how people do it.
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Backing Up
The process of copying data for recovery purposes in case the original data is lost or corrupted.
Bad Actor
Someone who tries to steal information or exploit computer systems and networks maliciously. These cybercriminals operate outside the rules with the intent of doing damage or nabbing information.
Biometrics
Using physical characterstics (either finger print or facial features) as a security method to enforce access control.
Bot
Bots are automated software programs to perform certain tasks like customer service and web search. However, Bad Actors often utilize bots to spread viruses, steal personal information, or control another computer system.
Botnet
Botnets are networks of computers infected by malware (such as computer viruses, key loggers and other malicious software) and controlled remotely by criminals, usually for financial gain or to launch attacks on websites or networks.
Business Email Compromise (BEC)
This sophisticated hack targets email communication within organizations. When successful, BEC can lead to financial losses, reputational damage, and compromised sensitive information.
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