MALABAR SECONDARY SCHOOL
SOFTWARE THREATS & COMPUTER CRIME
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
Click this link to begin Activity 1, where you explore some software threats and methods of preventing these.
Activity 2 Video Presentation
Complete the activity below. You may use your cell phones or laptops to record your video presentations then send to your teacher for grading.
