MALABAR SECONDARY SCHOOL
In this lesson you will:
1.Identify threats to computer data and security: -Viruses, malware, spam, worms, spyware, phishing
2. Discuss two ways to prevent these threats:- anti-virus, firewall
Watch the video below and take notes in your books.
No Sound only notes!!!
COMPUTER CRIME- What is Phishing?
Watch the video and answer the following questions in your notebooks.
Questions:
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What is phishing? (2 marks)
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Give three personal items that can be asked for in this act, according to the video. (3 marks)
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How many people, according the video are scammed every year? (1 mark)
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What two steps can you take to protect yourself from phishing? (2 marks)
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Research and write a brief explanation about what are the following computer crimes:
identity theft (2 marks)
credit card fraud (2 marks)
hacking (2 marks)
This note was taken from Log on to IT by Roland Birbal and Michel Taylor