Year 10 - Computing
Being safe online
Online safety
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils will evaluate the online world and their own internet activity for safety concerns in order to equip themselves with tools for protecting their online identities. They key takeaway of this unit is a repository of practical, risk-reducing steps that pupils can implement online.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to discuss the main safety concerns of being online and reflect on your online activity from a safety perspective.
Key Notes
- The internet offers a wide range of information and opportunities for entertainment, communication and education.
- The internet exposes users to online safety threats.
- Phishing is a tactic used by scammers to gather personal data and sensitive information.
- Malware is malicious software, designed to do harm to computer systems.
Vocabulary To Learn
- phishing: a scam conducted by sending fraudulent emails disguised as communication from reputable companies that ask the receiver to reveal personal information
- malware: malicious software - a program designed to cause damage to computer systems, corrupt or change files, steal data or cause disruption to services
- prevention: stopping something from happening
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- All threats online are illegal.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Describe the system or process from this lesson in clear steps.
The internet offers a wide range of information and opportunities for entertainment, communication and education. The internet exposes users to online safety threats.
2. Define this computing term and give one practical example. 'phishing'
a scam conducted by sending fraudulent emails disguised as communication from reputable companies that ask the receiver to reveal personal information. Add one real device or system example to prove understanding.
3. Correct this common computing misconception.
Mistake: All threats online are illegal. Correction: Not all threats are illegal, some threats do not break laws but can cause harm.
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