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CYBER SECURITY
Security is an important issue for all modern information systems. The process of protecting
computer resources such as networks, devices, programs, and data from unauthorised access,
damage, or attack is called cyber security.
Confidential data and privacy must be safeguarded, and the system must be protected against
malicious acts of theft or disruption. Unfortunately, the number of cyber crimes is on the rise
around the world. The various reasons for increased cyber crimes are:
Increasing use of Internet Lack of awareness
Multi-pronged attacks Existing loopholes in software
Untrained Internet users
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The Internet is a global network accessible from all over the world.
Some of the popular e-mail service providers are Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.
Technique of watching a person while talking to him is called video conferencing.
Online chat refers to a communication in the form of small messages among computers
over the Internet.
A social networking service is a platform where people with common interest or activities
can connect with each other.
In order to avoid misunderstandings in online communication, a set of rules has been
designed which are called Netiquettes.
Cloud storage is a service where the users are able to store and manage data on remote
server in place of their local computer.
Cyber threat is a criminal activity in which computers are used to damage data, steal
data, or disrupt digital life of a person.
The process of protecting computer resources such as networks, devices, programs,
and data from unauthorised access, damage, or attack is called cyber security.
OneOne Touch Learn Section A (Objective)
A. Tick ( ) the correct option.
1. Which of the following is not a cloud storage service provider?
a. Google Drive b. Dropbox
c. Instagram d. Hard Disk
2. What is the technique for watching a person while talking to him called?
a. Video conferencing b. E-mail
c. Cracking d. E-banking
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