EDEXCEL GCSE ICT: ISSUES PART 1

State a security issue

Bluejacking is the process of sending unwanted messages to open Bluetooth connections

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State one way to prevent Bluejacking

keep Bluetooth switched off when not in use

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Viruses are designed to be harmful to digital devices and to spread easily over networks

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State one way to prevent Viruses

keep Bluetooth switched off when not in use

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State a security issue

Storing passwords and other important information in cookies means it is easier for others to gain access to your accounts

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State one way to prevent the security issue of storing passwords

know how to delete and manage cookies using options in the browser

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State a security issue

Unsecured wireless networks lets other users easily seek and use your wireless network

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State one way to prevent the security issue of unsecured wireless networks

Secure wireless networks using a password and encrypt data travelling over the network

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State a security issue

Physical threats such as theft,flooding,fire and accidental damage

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State one way to prevent the security issue of physical threats

Keep computers in locked rooms and back up the data

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State a security issue

Hackers try to get access to data without permission

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State one way to prevent the security issue of hackers

Use firewalls, passwords and encrypt the information travelling across networks

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State a security issue

Phishing cons people into believing that an email or text is from a valid organisation so that they give away their username and passwords leading to identity theft

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State one way to prevent the security issue of phishing

You need to be able to identify phishing as organisations will never ask you for your password by email or text

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State one way to prevent security issues

Make sure the latest updates are installed for both the operating system and the browser

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State one way to prevent security issues

Use encryption (encoding data so that only the intended recipient can decode it) for both the transmission and storage of data

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State one way to prevent security issues

Backups are increasingly important as threats to digital devices increase and as people live more of their lives online. The development of cloud computing allows users to back up their data remotely

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What does privacy mean?

Privacy means keeping some personal aspects of your life private

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What is your privacy protected by in the UK?

it is legally protected by the Data Protection Act

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State a threat to privacy

Social networking sites keep track of all your interactions and save them so they can be used later

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State one way to prevent social networking sites being a threat to privacy

know how to use the privacy settings and be aware of how much and what type type of personal information you share online

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State a threat to privacy

Search engines record information about your searches including your location from your ip address, the time you spend searching and the searches you made to help personalise your searches and display relevant online adverts +hackers could gain this

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State one way to prevent Search engines being a threat to privacy

sign out of relevant accounts especially on public computers

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State a threat to privacy

People may post photographs online and add a tag to link names or other information with the photograph. This can be considered an invasion of privacy

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State one way to prevent being tagged in a photo a threat to privacy

educate friends about the risks and express your preferences to them

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State a threat to privacy

Cookies are small text files stored on your computer and they can store your browsing habits and frequently visited websites. This can help with advertising relevant products but may be seen as a privacy issue

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State one way to prevent cookies being a threat to privacy

know how to delete and manage cookies

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State a threat to privacy

Identity theft involves someone pretending to be another person by collecting information about their identity

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State one way to prevent identity theft being a threat to privacy

keep all personal information safe

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State a threat to privacy

Hackers gain unauthorised access to your digital devices and access your personal information

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State one way to prevent hackers being a threat to privacy

Use firewalls, passwords and encrypt information sent across networks

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State a threat to privacy

You may be tricked into downloading spyware allowing others to spy on the information on your computer

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State one way to prevent spyware being a threat to privacy

use up to date antispyware software

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State a way how privacy is achieved

you keeping your personal information safe

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State a way how privacy is achieved

organisations you give your personal information to keeping your information safe

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State one way of monitoring people using ICT

When we travel abroad our passports are scanned and our movements in and out of different countries are monitored

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State one way of monitoring people using ICT

Playing online games means information about you and who you are playing is being monitored

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State one way of monitoring people using ICT

Social networking sites store a rich source of information about our movements and communications. Geotagging from photographs posted online can be used to monitor your movements

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State one way of monitoring people using ICT

Companies providing email services know who you send emails to

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State one way of monitoring people using ICT

The use of credit/debit cards allows the banks to know when,where and how much money you spend

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State one way of monitoring people using ICT

Your computer's IP address provides clues to search engines and social networking sites about your geographical location

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State one way of monitoring people using ICT

Mobile phone companies can track your movements as you move from base station to base station. Phone companies also know who we have been in phone/SMS contact with

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State one way of monitoring people using ICT

Geolocation information from GPS enabled devices can track your position

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State a positive effect ICT has had on our physical health and mental well-being

Friendships can be built online using social networking

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State a positive effect ICT has had on our physical health and mental well-being

Easier to maintain contact with family and friends especially those who live far away

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State a positive effect ICT has had on our physical health and mental well-being

Easier to access information letting us learn new things

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State a positive effect ICT has had on our physical health and mental well-being

Exercises at home using games can improve physical fitness

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State a positive effect ICT has had on our physical health and mental well-being

Accurate health and fitness monitoring

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State a positive effect ICT has had on our physical health and mental well-being

ICT skills can help us get better paid and more skilled jobs

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State a positive effect ICT has had on our physical health and mental well-being

Mobile phones can help us keep safe by always being able to contact others

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State a positive effect ICT has had on our physical health and mental well-being

GPS technology can help us to find our location and guide us along routes

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What do networks connect us with?

the rest of society

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State an impact of networks on the way we work

Teleworking (working from home)

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State an impact of networks on the way we work

Work easily with people all over the world

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State an impact of networks on the way we work

Location of office less important

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State an impact of networks on the way we work

Office//home networks allow users to share resources and have access to a range of resources

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State an impact of networks on the way we work

Research for projects online

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State an impact of networks on the way we do shopping

rapid access

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State an impact of networks on the way we do shopping

round the clock availability

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State an impact of networks on the way we do shopping

no need to leave house

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State an impact of networks on the way we do shopping

research purchases more easily

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State an impact of networks on the way we do communication

Socialising with people all around the world 24/7

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State an impact of networks on the way we do communication

Over use of social networking sites

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State an impact of networks on the way we do communication

Rapid spread of news

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State an impact of networks on creativity

Crowd creativity (people are collecting news and contributing content to websites)

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State an impact of networks on creativity

People become content generators

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