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computing revision
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- 1What are the four common types of email scam?1. Phishing
2.Trojan horse / malware
3. Fraudulent requests for money or advanced fees
4. Virus generated email - 2How can you protect yourself against email scams?You could use a SPAM filter and if it doesn't look genuine don't click on any links or attachments.
- 3What is phishing?An email tricks you into giving personal information.
- 4What is hacking?Illegally accessing or modifying computer files without permission.
- 5Why do hackers do it?1. For a challenge
2. To steal money
3. To steal information
4. To expose wrong doing or to get revenge - 6How can you protect your identity?Make sure that your location services are off, don't share any personal details in your profile and have your accounts on private.
- 7What is plagiarism?Copying someone else's work such as: ideas, words, images, music etc.
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- Flashcards on computing revision , created by Niki Marandos on 05/10/2017.
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