Summary Grade 11 CAT Theory Notes: Dark Side of The Internet

The Dark Side of the Internet
Human + Social Aspects
 Information Accuracy
 Errors + failures of computer systems caused by bad
programming, poor training, poor procedures
 Consequences of inaccurate info:
 Breakdown of user trust
 Incorrect/delayed decision making
 Decreased product quality
 Data Protection
 Control access to physical data:
 As important to protect paper records, backup media to
protect data
 Control access to computers:
 Keep computers with valuable info in locked rooms
 Use screensavers with password protection
 Ensure login password when computer boots up
 Use firewalls, anti-virus + anti-spyware
 Protect against unauthorised wireless access (Bluetooth +
WiFi)
 Limit + Control the use of portable storage:
 Do not keep only copies of data on portable storage (easily
lost/stolen)

The Criminal Aspect
 Social engineering
 Use of deception to manipulate/con someone into giving
confidential info or giving access to their computer or premises
(can be used to impersonate them) install malware, or fraudulent
purposes
Be sceptical of money offers
 Computer Misuse
 Consequences of invasion of privacy:
 Loss of productivity
 Identity theft
 Distortion of reality through filter that personalise info
 Malware