Antisocial use of ICT and Computer Fraud Objectives: Examples and prevention Effects on victims
What is antisocial use of ICT Using ICT or ICT’s features such as Internet for bullying, stealing, and for harming others’ computers.
Examples and prevention – last page in your workbook
Examples and prevention
Identity theft Stealing your identity details such as name, date of birth, current address in order to use them in criminal activities for obtaining money, goods, and services.
Ways for identity theft Search trash bins or people’s post for documents such as card statements Look over people’s shoulders while they are filling in forms Use skimming device to steal information from your bank card Employees stealing information from company’s database.
What is Computer fraud Page 1 Q i The use of ICT/computer systems to intentionally deceive (others) for personal gain
Effects on victims Page 1 Q ii Personal identities can be stolen and disclose to others Money can be taken from bank accounts Details can be altered/deleted. Goods can be intercepted
How they steal (Hacking, Phishing, Pharming, etc.) Task Page 2 Q5 Answer: How they steal (Hacking, Phishing, Pharming, etc.) + Effects on victims