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Identity theftImportIndex pageInternet scamKey loggingLinked contentMail mergeMain routineMalwareParameter queryPhishingPicoBoardPredictionPrimary sourceProjected salesQueryRecommendationRequirementsRevenueRoot folderSampleScarewareSensorSeriesSpammingWhen someone pretends to be another person by using their identity in orderto obtain money or some other type of personal advantage.The process of bringing data or software from one system into another.The main page, usually the homepage, of a website.A form of dishonest electronic activity that aims to swindle or cheat money outof an individual.Software that secretly records keys pressed on a keyboard in order to capturesomeone’s personal details such as passwords.Content, such as pictures or files, that is accessed by clicking on a hyperlink.The process whereby data from a database is inserted into a word-processeddocument to produce multiple personalised copies.A computer program that controls a system and links subroutines together,allowing them to repeat.Software designed to damage a computer system without the owner'sknowledge or consent; for example, a Trojan virus.In a database, a type of flexible query that asks the user to type in additionalcriteria to narrow a search.The criminal attempt to gain sensitive information, such as passwords and bankdetails, via electronic communication.A sensor board that enables the changing values of external sensors to interfacewith Scratch software scripts.A statement that suggests likely future events or outcomes, based on currentpatterns or trends. Models can be used to make predictions.Historical record produced in the period being studied, which would beexpected to give a more accurate account of events.Sales numbers that are predicted for a product or service before the product hasgone to market. Can also be called ‘sales forecast’.An object that requests information from a database and creates a dataset ofthe requested information.A suggestion or proposal based on research or experience.A description of what a system should do, usually written as a list of tasks orneeds.The money a company makes by selling products or providing services. Canalso be called ‘turnover’.The folder in which all the pages, assets and other content for a website are saved.The group of people selected to be in a study. It can also refer to the datacollected from that group.Software that attempts to scare a user into purchasing a product to rid theircomputer of a non-existent threat.A device that takes a measurement and converts it into an electronic signal; forexample, on a PicoBoard – slider, push button and resistance wires.In a publishing context this is a set of publications that have similar subjectmatter and design style, or that are intended to be read one after another.The act of sending electronic communication to many users at the same timewithout their consent; for example, bulk email advertising.2SMART SKILLS BUILDER ICT VLE PACK YR9