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| Question | Answer |
| physical threats | such as theft, flooding, fire and accidental damage To avoid issues here; keep computers locked in rooms and back up any data. |
| Hackers | these try to get access to data without your permission To avoid issues here; use firewalls, passwords and encrypt information travelling across networks. |
| Phishing | this cons people into giving out personal details via email or text To avoid issues here; use secure websites, avoid giving out details unless 100% genuine |
| viruses | are designed to be harmful to digital devices and spread easily over networks To avoid issues here; don’t trust attachments on emails from unknown people, install anti-virus. |
| BlueJacking | the process of sending unwanted messages over open Bluetooth connections. To avoid issues here; keep Bluetooth switched off when not in use. |
| Cookies | storing passwords etc. in cookies makes it easier for others to gain access to your accounts and personal information. To avoid issues here; delete cookies! |
| privacy issues | Hacking Spyware Identity Theft Cookies Social Networking Privacy Issues |
| monitoring movements | passports -are scanned and our movements between countries are monitored. Some passports now also contain a chip with information on. Mobile phone -GPS enabled devices so can track your position. |
| Health and safety POSITIVES | ICT makes it easy to keep in contact with people. Easier to access information and learn new things. Mobile phones help keep us safer. GPS helps us find locations and guide us on routes. |
| health and safety NEGATIVES | People can always access their work even on holiday and in the evenings – they can become ill or stressed as they feel they cannot stop working. Overuse of social networking and blogging sites. Repetitive strain injuries can develop from doing the same thing over and over. |
| Digital Divide | Economic Education Disability / illness Location |
| ICT & Environment SUSTAINABILITY | E-Waste - old computer parts Pollution - can be caused by putting E-Waste in landfill Electricity - can generate greenhouse gases Finite resources - can soon run out |
| Digital Economy Act | stops people downloading media (music etc.) illegally. |
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