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Name:. This presentation will cover the following topics:. What precautions should I take?. Name:. Chapter Objectives:. By the end of this lesson you will be able to: describe the symptoms of spyware explain how to prevent and cure spyware define what is meant by a ‘cookie’

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  1. Name: This presentation will cover the following topics: What precautions should I take?

  2. Name: Chapter Objectives: By the end of this lesson you will be able to: describe the symptoms of spyware explain how to prevent and cure spyware define what is meant by a ‘cookie’ explain the functions of cookies discuss the privacy implications of the use of cookies.

  3. Starter Starter task: Make a list below of all the programs that you know can be harmful to computers or their security when you are online.

  4. http://www.bbc.co.uk/webwise/guides/about-spyware What is wrong with Jamie’s computer?Jamie has been using his computer without adequate protection. It looks as if he has installed some spyware without realising it. He probably did this when he installed free or peer-to-peer sharing software. As this spyware runs, it is slowing down his computer. Using the 2 website links on the VLE and your own research, answer the following questions:

  5. Complete a mind map below about cookies. Explain what they are; how they work; the good things about cookies;the bad things about cookies. Also include information on the new EU law introduced from May 2012 and the implications of this law on internet users. Use the web links on the VLE and your own research to complete the mind map. http://www.microsoft.com/info/cookies.mspx http://www.bbc.co.uk/webwise/guides/about-cookies

  6. How can information be collected about Jamie?Jamie has some questions about the collection of covert data.Complete the table below about the different types of data collection Can I stop sites giving me cookies? How can I remove cookies that are already there? Can I allow cookies from some sites but not others?

  7. Open Page 15/16 in the VLE textbook and select etask3.19 and paste a screenshot of the completed exercise below.

  8. Exam questionsA website Gia visits creates cookies on her computer. State what a cookie does. (1) Give one benefit of the cookie to Gia. (1) Give two reasons why Gia should consider deleting the cookie from her computer. (2) Answers:

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