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Issues

Security issues;

Blue making; is the process of sending unwanted messages to open Bluetooth connections. Keep Bluetooth switched off when not in use.

Physical Threat; such as theft, flooding, fire and accidental damage. Keep computers in locked rooms and back up data.

Hackers; try to get access to data without permission. Use firewalls, passwords and encrypt the information travelling across networks.

Phishing; 'cons' people not believing that an email or text is from a valid organisation so that they give their username and passwords leading to identity theft. You need to be able to identify phishing.

Unsecured wireless networks; let other users easily see and use your wireless network. Secure wireless networks using a password and encrypt data travelling over the network.

Storing passwords and other important information in COOKIES make it easier for others to gain access to your accounts. Know how to delete and manage cookies using options in the browser.

Viruses; are designed to be harmful to digital devices and to spread easily over networks. Keep Bluetooth switched off when not in use.

Privacy Issues;

Social networking sites; keep track of all your interactions and save them so they can be used later. Know how to use the privacy settings. Be aware of how much ( and what type of) personal information you share online.

You may be tricked into downloading spyware. allowing others to spy on the informations on your computer. Use up-to-date antispyware software.

Hackers; gain unauthorised access to your digital devices and access your personal information. Use firewalls, passwords and encrypt information sent across networks.

Identity theft; involves someone pretending to be another person by collection information about their identity. Keep all personal information safe.

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. Know how to delete and manage cookies.

People may post photographs online and add a tag to link names or other information with the photograph. This is considered an invasion of privacy. Educate friends about the risks and express your preferences to them.

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. This information could make it easier for hackers to gain users' personal information and to steal their identity. Sign out of relevant accounts, especially on public computers.

Monitoring movements and communications;

Geolocation information; from GPS-enabled devices can track your position.

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.

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

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

Companies providing email services know who you send emails to.

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.

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

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

Health and Safety;

Positive effects;

Friendships can be built online using social networking.

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

Easier to access information, letting us learn new things.

Exercises at home using games such as the Wii can improve physical fitness.

Accurate health and fitness monitoring.

Ict skills can help us get better paid and more skilled jobs.

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

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

Negative effects and ways to combat them;

Ict can contribute to obesity due to inac