Devices on my home network: 4 computers, 4 iphones, 3 tv’s, 2 ipads, 2 ipods, 1 3DS, 1 wii Table of numbers of devices: <5 : 0 5-10 : 3 11-15 : 5 >15 : 6 Home network diagram:  

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Modem: Used to connect devices to the internet – converts between local network signals and telephone signals. Telephone signals could be landline or mobile. In a network diagram, the modem will always be connected to the internet. Modems on their own connect multiple devices together. Router: Connects between devices. Often includes wireless access point (with […]

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Definition: Mal = bad/wrong/naughty Ware = software Malware is software specifically designed/built to do the wrong thing – damage systems, steal information, hold data to ransom etc. Types of Malware: Worm-  spread throughout a computers network and makes operating system vulnerable to other viruses Trojan- a type of malware that disguises itself as a safe […]

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Definition (as cybercrime): gain unauthorised access to another persons device/computer/system Examples: obtaining another’s login details and logging into a system without their consent exploiting a security flaw in a system to trick it into giving access to date to allow a log in

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Definition: Using another person’s name and personal information by pretending to be someone else, or company, in order to obtain credit, loans, etc. Requirements: steal money (via their bank) use it to commit crimes lock out the original user steal in-game items steal access to stream services Examples:   What to do if you’re a […]

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Definition: Unwanted, unsolicited (the ‘spammer’ doesn’t have an existing business or relationship) or hasn’t received permission to send messages-electronic communications of a commercial nature (commercial nature means ‘business’-about a business, selling something etc.) Requirements for commercial messages: a working unsubscribe button What kind of messages qualify as spam? Any electronic message can be spam  

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Piracy is the unauthorised copying, distribution, or use of another’s work Many things can be pirated from the internet, including: music movies video games Piracy is illegal and goes against copyright but: you can acquire tv shows, games and music that you would usually have to pay for, for free the game may no longer […]

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