| A | B |
|---|
| adware | malicous code that tracks users and passes it to 3rd parties |
| google | example of a search engine |
| avator | digital icon representing you in virtual world |
| blog | online journal |
| chat | interactive online communication |
| cyberbullying | digital threats, insults, or harrassment on the net |
| cyberstalking | someone constantly contacting another online |
| digital footprint | trail you leave in cyberspace |
| dooced | getting fired for what you write online |
| file extension | letters at end of file name that explains the purpose of the file |
| flame war | online discussions that become heated |
| flamebait | intentional post used to create a flame war |
| flaming | saying mean things online, usually in all caps |
| hacking | breaking into a computer or network |
| malware | spyware and adware |
| pharming | fast-spreading online scam |
| phishing | illegal act of sending emails or messages that appear to come from a business |
| spam | mass emailings; junk mail |
| spyware | software that gathers info and tracks them |
| internet | global network of computers |
| web browser | software application used to access the internet |
| webpage | a single document viewable through a browser |
| web address | identifying address for a file, webpage |
| search engine | program that helps you find webpages on the net |
| web-crawlers | automated computer program that create indexes of websites |
| visible web | part of the internet indexed by search engines |
| deep web | hidden part of the net |
| firefox | example of a browser |
| attachment | a file added to an email |
| website | a collection of related webpages |
