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Privacy and Security IssuesPrivacy and Security Issues related to Information and Communication
Technology
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Describe privacy and
security issuesExplain importance of
keeping information secure and confidential
Analyse the form and
potential impact of computer viruses
Explain how anti-virus
software applications
enhance system security
Identity Theft stealing info from a person that allows you
to access anything in their name
Protection of Credit Card Information
protect the six-digit issuer identifier, account number, cardholder name, card verification value code (CVV)
and your pin number
Cookie
sYour personal cookies
may get leaked out onto a website and leave your personal information out there if you don’t delete them often
Relation to ICT computer skills needed to access any
info through a computer
Importance of
Privacy and Security
Introduction
Why is privacy and security important?
About 90% of victims did not know they were being hacked.
Victims who were Hacked
Victims who knewVictims who didn't know
Cyber-bullying
What are some ways to be protected?
FirewallComplicated passwords
Antivirus-softwares
And more!
What are some ways to be protected? (continuation)
Pop-up blockers
Back-up files
Conse
quence
s Risk of losing important files
Used for selfish or inappropriate reasons, such as identity theft, etc.
Introduction to Computer Viruses
What
is a
com
pute
r vi
rus?
A software on computers that can replicate itself, travel
around and is designed to interfere
with the operation of
your computer. A virus can ruin, copy
and even delete data
off your computer.
Yearly Comparison of Computer Viruses
Vir
us
nam
es
Trojan Horse Worms Bootsector Virus Marco Virus Memory Resident Virus
Rootkit Virus Polymorphic Virus Logic Bombs/Time Bombs
Trojan Horse
Some of the uses or purposes of a Trojan can be:
• Electronic money theft
• Viewing users screen
• Crashing computer
• Control computer remotely
REMEMBER - a Trojan horse is software that pretends to be a legitimate program in order to gain your trust.
Worm
s
Functions include;• Replace files with copies of
itself• Rename files• Modify them so they become
unusable• Install additional malware
• Terminate any active anti-
malwareREMEMBER - Worms are the
worst of all because they don't
require you to click on anything
and can start all by themselves.
DO
N’T
FO
RG
ET!
A Computer virus ...• can slow down your computer.
• might corrupt your system files.
• might make some programs
faulty or corrupt.• might damage your boot sector
creating problems when you
boot into the windows.
• might steal important
information from your computer
and send to some other person.
• might change the power
ratings of your computer and
could blast the system
Antivirus
What Is An Anti-Virus Software?
A software designed to be used on your computer to find, treat, remove and keep malwares away. It will keep
all your computer data safe!
What Anti-Virus Softwares Are Available
There are many anti-virus soft wares out there tailored to businesses.
Such as:
-AVG (Business Edition)
-Bitdefender
-McaAfee
-Avira (Professional Security)
(Endpoint Security)
(Small Business Security Suite)
(Business Security Suite)
-And many more...
For Businesses
How
anti
viru
s help
s
Files and data are protected so no hackers can them. While your working you won’t get any threats or web viruses. When you have to send an email to one your of employees, you won’t have trouble sending them.
Why
people
in
stall
anti
viru
s
They install it because they have less distractions and less weight on their shoulders. With having less threats and hackers they have more time to get their work done. They are stress free and are protected 24/7.
Sum
mary
Ana – Privacy issues [Co-
Coordinator a.k.a Coco #1]
Catalina-Form on Computer
virusesClaudia- Antivirus
Joanne- Importance of Security
Karla-AntivirusLianne- Intro to Security
Marsha-Intro and Impact
Computer viruses [Co-
Coordinator a.k.a. Coco #2]
Maxine-Security and Privacy
issues
