by
Ling-Ling Lee
Dipika Shrihari
Laura Howard
JR Wong
Wilson Pei
Akash Kulkarni
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Now that all information is stored on
computers, there is a need for people to
understand how their privacy can be
threatened and how they can protect their
private information.
Topics to be covered:
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Phishing
Spyware
Cookies
Firewalls
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Definition-A crime that involves trying to
obtain private information like passwords and
credit card numbers through means like fake
websites and emails.
This can be dangerous, so make sure to
check the authenticity of websites and emails
before sending them sensitive information.
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Definition-Malware that can collect
information about computer users without
their knowledge. It can often hinder a
computer’s performance.
People can install them without meaning to as
spyware is often installed with other
programs.
Many anti-virus programs now have antispyware features.
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Definition-Bits of text information about web
usage stored on web browsers.
Cookies can be easily deleted and users can
also choose not to accept cookies from
websites.
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Definition-Hardware or software that
prevents unauthorized parties from accessing
information on a computer or network.
All information and messages entering or
leaving the system are checked for security.
Firewalls can prevent people from accessing
private networks.
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There are many ways that our privacy can be
invaded through computers and the Internet.
By understanding these methods, we can
better protect ourselves from having private
information taken. Methods to obtain
sensitive information include phishing and
installing spyware and cookies. Ways to
protect privacy include anti-virus/antispyware programs and firewalls.