It Security Measures

4 words in this vocabulary list

noun a type of cyber attack in which a hacker hijacks a computer's processing power to mine cryptocurrency without the owner's consent

  • Cryptojacking is a type of cyber attack where hackers use a victim's computer to mine cryptocurrency without their knowledge.
  • I heard that some websites have been cryptojacking visitors' computers to mine cryptocurrency.
  • Watch out for websites that might be sneakily cryptojacking your computer for their own gain.
  • The rise of cryptojacking is like a silent thief stealing computing power for illicit purposes.

noun a noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'cyber hygiene' is a noun that refers to the practice of maintaining good online security habits to protect against cyber threats.

  • It is essential for individuals and organizations to maintain good cyber hygiene to prevent cyber attacks.
  • Remember to update your software regularly for good cyber hygiene.
  • Don't be lazy with your cyber hygiene or you might get hacked.
  • Just like we take care of our physical hygiene, we should also prioritize our cyber hygiene for online safety.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

  • It is important to maintain good computer hygiene by regularly cleaning the keyboard and screen.
  • Don't forget to clean your computer regularly to keep it running smoothly - that's computer hygiene 101!
  • If you want your computer to last, you gotta keep up with that computer hygiene.
  • Just like washing your hands keeps you healthy, practicing good computer hygiene can keep your device in top condition.

noun a compound word formed by combining 'frost' and 'jacking'

  • The act of frostjacking, or stealing someone's vehicle after they leave it running to warm up, is a serious crime.
  • I heard about a guy who got caught frostjacking a car in the neighborhood.
  • If you leave your car running unattended, you're just asking for someone to come along and frostjack it.
  • He felt like someone had frostjacked his ideas when he saw his work being presented by someone else.