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    Computer viruses are pieces of code that can copy themselves and typically corrupt systems or destroy data. They can attach to executable files or be macro viruses found in programs like Microsoft Office. It is important to regularly update anti-virus software to protect against new viruses and take other actions like using strong passwords and firewalls. Copyright laws exist to prevent illegal downloading and copying of software. Software companies use techniques like serial numbers and holograms to deter theft while robust passwords and firewalls can help prevent hacking into computer systems.

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    Computer viruses are pieces of code that can copy themselves and typically corrupt systems or destroy data. They can attach to executable files or be macro viruses found in programs like Microsoft Office. It is important to regularly update anti-virus software to protect against new viruses and take other actions like using strong passwords and firewalls. Copyright laws exist to prevent illegal downloading and copying of software. Software companies use techniques like serial numbers and holograms to deter theft while robust passwords and firewalls can help prevent hacking into computer systems.

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    Computer viruses are pieces of code that can copy themselves and typically corrupt systems or destroy data. They can attach to executable files or be macro viruses found in programs like Microsoft Office. It is important to regularly update anti-virus software to protect against new viruses and take other actions like using strong passwords and firewalls. Copyright laws exist to prevent illegal downloading and copying of software. Software companies use techniques like serial numbers and holograms to deter theft while robust passwords and firewalls can help prevent hacking into computer systems.

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    Negative Aspects of ICT

    Questions:
    1. Computer viruses and can cause huge problems if they are able to access computer files.

    Explain what a computer virus is and what it does

    computer virus is a piece of code which is capable of copying itself and typically has a detrimental
    effect, such as corrupting the system or destroying data.

    2. Research two different examples of computer viruses and explain how they work and
    what they do.

    Virus Example 1: File-infecting Virus

    What it can do:


    A virus that attached itself to an executable program.

    Virus Example 2: Macro Virus

    What it can do: • This type of virus is commonly found in programs such as Microsoft Word or
    Excel. ...

    3. The risk of picking up a computer virus onto your computer can be reduced by installing
    a special piece of software.

    a. Give the name of the software that can be used to check for viruses and also remove
    them.

    Anti-Virus

    b. Explain why it is important to update anti-virus software regularly.

    It is important to constantly update the antivirus software on a computer because


    computers are regularly threatened by new viruses

    IGCSE ICT – Unit 6: Effects of ICT Mark Nicholls – ICT Lounge


    c. Describe two actions that can be taken, other than using software, to prevent viruses
    from entering your computer system.

    using a strong virus

    using VPN

    4. Software costs developers a great deal of time and effort to create. Laws exist to try and
    prevent this software from being illegally downloaded or copied.

    a. What is the term given to the act of downloading software illegally from the Internet
    or copying software without permission?

    copyright

    b. State two rules that copyright laws cover.

    Renting out software without permission is illegal

    Software should not be copied, sold or given away to other people

    5. Software companies use various techniques to try and deter copyright theft. Describe
    two of these techniques.

    serial numbers

    holograms

    6. If your computer is connected to the Internet then it is at risk from hacking.

    a. Describe what is meant by the term ‘hacking’


    the gaining of unauthorized access to data in a system or computer.

    IGCSE ICT – Unit 6: Effects of ICT Mark Nicholls – ICT Lounge


    b. Give two reasons why people try to hack into computer systems.

    To get to your personal information so they can commit crime under your name

    some want to sell your personal information to make money

    c. Describe two methods that can be used to help stop hacking.

    firewall

    Vpn

    d. What do I mean by a ‘robust password’?

    a srong password

    e. Give me an example of a robust password.

    auntymama'sfoodpotkano0023

    IGCSE ICT – Unit 6: Effects of ICT Mark Nicholls – ICT Lounge

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