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chat room: An online site used for socializing with others, usually

based on a topic or theme.

content filter: A program that allows you to block certain types of con-

tent from being displayed on your computer screen. Some of the things

you can screen for include coarse language, nudity, sex, and violence. In

addition, many Internet browsers have parental controls to help protect

your grandchildren from stumbling onto inappropriate sites. You can

often choose separate levels of security for yourself and each child

based on ages and maturity levels.

cookie: A small piece of code that is downloaded to computers to keep

track of the user’s activities or preferences. Cookies may simply help a

site enhance it’s service for consumers, or may be used by criminals to

track personal information.

cybercriminals: People who commit criminal activity that targets

computers — or people who leverage computers and online informa-

tion to find real-world victims.

cybersex: Also called computer sex, Net sex,and hot chat.People can have

virtual sexual encounters through text, images, voice, and/or video.

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discussion board: Also called Internet forums, message boards,and bul-

letin boards.This feature of some Web sites allows users to post com-

ments on a particular topic and respond to each other.

download: Transfer of material from a server or remote computer to

your computer, mobile device, or game console.

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e-mail: A message initiated in an e-mail program, such as Outlook, that

is sent to another e-mail user electronically via the Internet.

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