Discovering computers - computer security risks - glossary

Adware software that displays unwanted (and sometimes irritating) pop-up adverts which can appear on a computer or mobile device
Anti-spam services and solutions that focus on blocking and mitigating the effects of illegal emails – or spam – on email users
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) a common condition that causes numbness, tingling, and pain in the hand and forearm
Clickjacking an interface-based attack in which a user is tricked into clicking on actionable content on a hidden website by clicking on some other content in a decoy website
Code of conduct a set of rules outlining the norms, rules, and responsibilities or proper practices of an individual party or an organization
Computer addiction a form of behavioral addiction that can be described as the excessive or compulsive use of the computer, which persists despite serious negative consequences for personal, social, or occupational function
Computer ethics a concept in ethics that addresses the ethical issues and constraints that arise from the use of computers, and how they can be mitigated or prevented
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