the act of persistently criticizing or attacking a person
harassment
the secret word you use when signing into a computer or online program; it should never be shared
password
having doubt about something
skeptical
link to an article, blogpost, or other internet content that exists for the purpose of attracting attention
clickbait
stands for MALicious softWARE; is all types of programs designed to do damage to computers, including viruses, worms & trojan horses
malware
the way you are supposed to behave when online or using the Internet
netiquette
virtual community for people interested in a common subject or just a place to socialize with others online
social media
online commenter whose intent is to attack personal views expressed online
troll
someone who stalks another person or uses lies and secrets to get close to them to do harm
predator
respecting those that are different from you
tolerance
false information published as being authentic
fake news
a simple image often used in text messages or posts that expresses an emotion
emoji
stealing music and videos for the purpose of selling or sharing
pirating
someone who is hurt either emotionally or physically by another person
victim
a mean message sent over the Internet with the intent to start an argument
flaming
using online tools to harass, hurt, or embarrass someone
cyberbullying
a virus that duplicates itself but does not change any files on your computer; mainly takes up storage
worm
using someone else's creation (project, story, words) as their own, or failing to give them credit for their work
plagiarism
all of a person's actions, behaviors, and information that can be found online
digital footprint
a person who tries to gain access to your computer, accounts, or information online without permission
hacker
listing a source of specific information you have used for a project or writing assignment
citation
online discussion group
forum
small file that some websites attach to a user's hard drive while the user is browsing that site in order to track user preferences, speed loading times, and for advertising
cookie
your right to determine what information you would like others to know about you
privacy
a picture or image that represents you on the Internet
avatar
software that displays unwanted advertisements on your device
adware
physical, emotional, or mental limits we set to protect ourselves
boundaries
an owner’s legal protection to something he or she created
copywright
a crime that happens when a person's private information is used by someone else; usually to steal money
identity theft
one who looks on or observes someone being bullied and does nothing to help
bystander
to cause harm to someone or something on purpose
malicious
a security system preventing access to a computer or network
firewall
a trick used by people online to get people to share private information that may be used to steal money or people's identities
phishing
a person who takes action to stop bullying or cyberbullying
upstander
series of messages that have been posted as replies to each other in online discussions
thread
someone who acts in a hurtful or aggressive toward others
bully
programs that go on your computer to steal private information
spyware
a program that duplicates itself spreading throughout your computer or device destroying files and changing data
virus
being a member of or supporting your community or country; this comes with both rights and responsibilities
citizenship
used to block bad programs on your computer such as viruses, and keep them from harming your device
anti-virus software
software programs that hide inside regular programs such as games or utilities that when run, cause harm to your computer
trojan horse
techniques used by predators to try and gain your trust
grooming
a person who acts safely, responsibly, and respectfully online
digital citizen
being sensitive and trying to understand what someone else is going through or feeling
empathy
having a hidden identity
anonymous
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