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What is 21
The port for FTP
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What is a Cookie
Small bits of data that track and store information about the user in the browser
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What is Task Manager
The program that allows you to end and and keep track of various processes on your computer
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What are suspicious file types
Windows Batch File, Windows Executable File,.HTML are examples of this
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What is Disable Rule
The function that blocks certain data types from coming through ports
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What is an AdBlocker
A program or browser extension that blocks traffic from advertisements and pop ups
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What is Parent Process
The single process or "task" that creates all the other major processes a single program is running
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What are Hidden Files
Files that cannot be normally viewed without special settings
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What is 80
The port for HTTP
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What is Incognito/InPrivate
A setting or tab in most browsers that stops cookies from being installed, and does not track browser history
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What is the Performance tab
The tab of Task Manager where you can see the usage percentages of CPU, RAM, and other computer components
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What is Wild Card searches
Searches that look for a keyword through an entire file name instead of just the beginning
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What is Windows Firewall Advanced Settings
The location of the Port Menu in Windows
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What is Browser Extension
An additional piece of software that adds functionality or customizes features of
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What is ParentProcessID
a series of numbers that represents what process another child process comes from
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What are Search Parameters
Owner, Date Edited, File Size are examples of this
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What is 443
The port for HTTPS
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What is a popup
Extra windows that appear from a browser that may have suspicious files or data
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What is Windows Powershell
The main program that you use to run basic processes in the command prompt
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What is renaming .txt file
A safe way to open potentially malicious code
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