ICT E-SAFETY
- Created by: Zakinon
- Created on: 13-10-20 17:19
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- E-SAFETY TOPICS
- Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
- An AUP states how the network may be used by a user and what is and isn't acceptable
- It is an important document providing you with rules and guidelines on how to use the network
- Importance of Secure Password
- If a hacker cracks your passwords, they could gain access to your social media accounts, bank accounts, emails and other sensitive accounts that hold your confidential, personal data.
- If someone obtains access to this information, you could become the victim of identity theft. Therefore, creating a strong password is vital.
- Repeatedly using the same passwords or using ‘weak’ passwords can leave you vulnerable to hackers
- Social Media
- Business use social media as a platform to get in contact with public
- Any form of electronic communication that enables users to share ideas, content, information and messages can be described as social media.
- There are many different platforms available, with Facebook, Instagram and Twitter among the most well known.
- Copyright/ Plagirism
- When you copy something without any permission
- Copyright is a right given to the person who done the work. You cannot claim rights over something that some else has put in the original work.
- An original piece of work is covered by copyright.
- It is illegal to share copyrighted material on the internet without the copyright owner’s permission.
- Copyright is automatic and there is no need to register for it.
- Phishing?
- Criminals can get sensitive information via a link they send by email or text messages
- Allows criminals to get into bank accounts
- Trying to trick someone into giving out information over email
- Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
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