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Which of the following is generally considered to be a credible source when doing research online?

___ refers to internet-based software applications and interfaces that are designed to allow individuals, businesses, and other entities interact with one another. They typically integrate a variety of multimedia and make the sharing of information easy.

___ is a popular protocol for sharing large files via the internet.  It uses a peer-to-peer structure instead of a central server. 

A ___ attack on a network is designed to interrupt or stop network traffic by flooding it with too many requests. 

File ___ reduces the size of data files. Zip files are a common example of this.

___ refers to the selling of products and services via the internet.

___ is the standard code of respectful behavior governing the use of electronic communication such as text messages, email, and social media. 

___ refer to programs that appear legitimate but execute an unwanted activity when activated. They are often used by hackers to gain unauthorized access to a user’s system. 

___ aims to protect private or sensitive information by eliminating or encrypting data such as personally identifiable information (PII).

The scam known as ___ makes a computer’s data inaccessible until money is paid to the perpetrator.