COM3704
Assignment 1 Semester 1 2025
Unique #:
Due Date: April 2025
Detailed solutions, explanations, workings
and references.
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, TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................... 3
2. QUESTION 1: NEW MEDIA AND THE INTERNET IN EDUCATION AND
DAILY LIFE ................................................................................................................ 3
1.1. The Role of New Media and the Internet in Higher Education ......................... 3
Digital Learning Platforms and Virtual Classrooms ............................................. 4
Enhanced Communication and Collaboration ..................................................... 4
Multimedia and Interactive Content ..................................................................... 4
Challenges and Opportunities ............................................................................. 5
1.2. The Internet and online facilities as an Essential Tool in Daily Life ................. 5
Communication ................................................................................................... 6
E-Commerce ....................................................................................................... 6
Online Entertainment ........................................................................................... 6
Online Education ................................................................................................. 7
Information Retrieval ........................................................................................... 7
QUESTION 2: NEW MEDIA AND CYBERCRIME ..................................................... 8
2.1 Understanding Cybercrime ............................................................................... 8
2.2 Types of Cybercrimes and Their Impact on Society ......................................... 9
Hacking and Its Consequences ........................................................................... 9
Phishing Scams and Financial Losses ................................................................ 9
Cyberstalking and Online Harassment .............................................................. 10
Identity Theft and Fraudulent Activities ............................................................. 10
Malware and Its Disruptive Effects .................................................................... 10
2.3 Statutory Laws Combating Cybercrime .......................................................... 11
The Electronic Communications and Transactions Act (ECTA) ........................ 11
The Cybercrimes Act ......................................................................................... 12
CONCLUSION ......................................................................................................... 12
REFERENCES ........................................................................................................ 13
Varsity Cube 2024 +27 81 278 3372
Assignment 1 Semester 1 2025
Unique #:
Due Date: April 2025
Detailed solutions, explanations, workings
and references.
+27 81 278 3372
, TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................... 3
2. QUESTION 1: NEW MEDIA AND THE INTERNET IN EDUCATION AND
DAILY LIFE ................................................................................................................ 3
1.1. The Role of New Media and the Internet in Higher Education ......................... 3
Digital Learning Platforms and Virtual Classrooms ............................................. 4
Enhanced Communication and Collaboration ..................................................... 4
Multimedia and Interactive Content ..................................................................... 4
Challenges and Opportunities ............................................................................. 5
1.2. The Internet and online facilities as an Essential Tool in Daily Life ................. 5
Communication ................................................................................................... 6
E-Commerce ....................................................................................................... 6
Online Entertainment ........................................................................................... 6
Online Education ................................................................................................. 7
Information Retrieval ........................................................................................... 7
QUESTION 2: NEW MEDIA AND CYBERCRIME ..................................................... 8
2.1 Understanding Cybercrime ............................................................................... 8
2.2 Types of Cybercrimes and Their Impact on Society ......................................... 9
Hacking and Its Consequences ........................................................................... 9
Phishing Scams and Financial Losses ................................................................ 9
Cyberstalking and Online Harassment .............................................................. 10
Identity Theft and Fraudulent Activities ............................................................. 10
Malware and Its Disruptive Effects .................................................................... 10
2.3 Statutory Laws Combating Cybercrime .......................................................... 11
The Electronic Communications and Transactions Act (ECTA) ........................ 11
The Cybercrimes Act ......................................................................................... 12
CONCLUSION ......................................................................................................... 12
REFERENCES ........................................................................................................ 13
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