Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v5 - Grade 10
Internet technologies: using the web and email responsibly – Week 7 focus
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Internet technologies: using the web and email responsibly – Week 7 focus
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Subject: Computer Applications Technology
Class: Grade 10
Term: 3rd Term
Week: 7
Theme: General lesson support
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The internet and email are powerful tools that have become indispensable in modern life, especially for young people in South Africa. From accessing educational resources and job opportunities to connecting with family and friends, these technologies offer incredible benefits.
However, with great power comes great responsibility. Misusing the internet and email can have serious consequences, including cyberbullying, privacy breaches, financial scams, and reputational damage. This week's focus is on developing the knowledge and skills necessary to use the web and email responsibly, ethically, and safely.
2. 1. Cyberbullying Cyberbullying is the use of electronic communication to bully a person, typically by sending messages that are mean, threatening, embarrassing, or untrue. It can take many forms, including: Flaming: Online fights using electronic messages with angry and vulgar language.
Harassment: Repeatedly sending offensive, rude, and insulting messages.
Denigration: Spreading rumours, secrets, or embarrassing information about someone online.
Impersonation: Posing as someone else and sending or posting material that makes that person look bad, gets that person in trouble, or endangers that person's reputation.
Outing: Sharing someone's secrets or embarrassing information online.
Exclusion: Intentionally excluding someone from an online group or activity.
Cyberstalking: Repeated harassment that includes threats or makes people afraid for their safety.
Why it matters: Cyberbullying can have devastating effects on a person's mental and emotional well-being, leading to anxiety, depression, and even suicide. In South Africa, the prevalence of cyberbullying is a growing concern, particularly among young people who are heavy users of social media.
Example: Imagine someone creates a fake profile of a classmate on Facebook and posts embarrassing photos and untrue information about them. This is an example of impersonation and denigration, which are forms of cyberbullying.
How to prevent it: Think before you post: Consider the impact of your words and actions on others.
Don't engage with bullies: Ignore or block them.
Report cyberbullying: Inform a trusted adult, such as a parent, teacher, or school counselor.
Save evidence: Keep screenshots of cyberbullying incidents.
Be a responsible bystander: Stand up for victims of cyberbullying and report it to the authorities. 2.
2. Phishing Phishing is a type of online fraud where criminals try to trick you into giving them your personal information, such as your passwords, bank account details, credit card numbers, and ID numbers. They typically do this by sending you emails or text messages that look like they are from legitimate organizations, such as your bank, a social media platform, or a government agency.
How it works: The phisher sends a fake email: The email often contains urgent language, such as "Your account has been compromised" or "You need to update your details immediately." The email contains a link to a fake website: The website looks very similar to the real website of the organization the phisher is impersonating.
You enter your personal information: If you enter your personal information on the fake website, the phisher will steal it and use it for fraudulent purposes.
Example: You receive an email that appears to be from your bank, warning you that your account has been frozen due to suspicious activity. The email asks you to click on a link and enter your account details to verify your identity. This is a classic phishing scam.
How to protect yourself: Be suspicious of unsolicited emails: Especially those that ask for personal information.
Check the sender's email address: Does it match the official domain name of the organization?
Hover over links before clicking: Does the link go to the correct website? Never enter personal information on a website that is not secure: Look for the padlock icon in the address bar.
Contact the organization directly: If you are unsure whether an email is legitimate, contact the organization directly to verify it. 2.
3. Malware Malware is a general term for malicious software that is designed to harm your computer or steal your information. There are many different types of malware, including: Viruses: Programs that can replicate themselves and spread to other computers.
Worms: Similar to viruses, but they can spread without human interaction.
Trojan horses: Programs that appear to be legitimate but contain malicious code.
Spyware: Programs that collect information about your online activity without your knowledge.
Ransomware: Programs that encrypt your files and demand a ransom for their release.
How it spreads: Downloading infected files: From untrusted websites or email attachments.
Clicking on malicious links: In emails or on websites.
Visiting compromised websites: Websites that have been infected with malware.
Using infected USB drives: Drives that contain malware.
Example: You download a free game from an untrusted website. Unbeknownst to you, the game contains a virus that infects your computer and steals your passwords.
How to protect yourself: Install antivirus software: And keep it up to date.
Be careful about what you download: Only download files from trusted sources.
Be careful about what you click on: Avoid clicking on links in emails or on websites that you don't trust.
Keep your software up to date: Software updates often include security patches that fix vulnerabilities that malware can exploit.
Use a firewall: A firewall helps to prevent unauthorized access to your computer. 2.4.