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revision

1. tackling crime: many types of crime be carried out with the aid of a computer. the victim can be governments, companies and organisations and you as individuals

2. phishing-whats this: a phishing email is one that tricks you into handing over sensitive or personal information (login details, bank details ect). you recive what loks like a legitmate email, for example from a bank or an organisation such as paypal or eBay. the website urges you to visit a bogus website and enter your personal details details, which are then captured by the phishers

3. protecting yourself against email scams: use a SPAM filter to prevent common scams ever reaching your inbox. Be suspicious! if you aren't completely certain its genuine, NEVER click any link or downloads attachments.

4. trojan horse & malware email: Offers something tempting to look at, either an attachment or link- for example a funny video. when you open you open the link it installs the virus.

5. advanced fee fraud: usually a long and desperateplea for help. The sender will claim to need cash from you, in return of millions of pounds. If it sound too good to be true, it usually is!

6. virus generated email: Will appear to be sent from a friend. Usually means your friends email has been infected with a virus and has sent the email to their whole address book. Typically includes a product or shop recommendation, or asks for emergency cash. Encourages yu to click a link to a sale website or transfer cash.