G_4th    
Subject:_computer
2nd term notes 
Unit#6
Suggested answers to end-of-chapter Workstation (page 67)
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1. malware
2. virus
3. phishing
4. antivirus software
5. hackers
Whiz Quiz
1. We can protect our computer against malware by using antivirus software, keeping our 
system updated, avoiding suspicious downloads, and using a firewall.
2. A firewall is a security system that blocks unwanted communication from the Internet 
thereby protecting computer devices from unauthorised access.
3. Phishing is a fraudulent attempt to steal personal information by pretending to be a 
trustworthy entity, while cyberbullying involves using the internet to harass or intimidate 
others.
4. The kinds of verification used to access an online account are a one-time password sent to 
the user’s phone or email address, answers to personal security questions and fingerprints or 
other biometrics such as voice or face recognition.
5. It is important to set privacy settings to control who can access your personal information 
and protect your data from misuse or unauthorised sharing.
6. We should be careful of the people we meet online as some may not be who they claim to be, 
they could try to or harm you or may have malicious intentions.
7. If we joined an online community, four things that would be a sign that we were not in a safe 
environment would be inappropriate content, requests for personal information, harassment