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2.  Computer virus is something that copies itself to computer software.  Virus can delete the hosts important documents which includes bank accounts.  In 1980 people had their own computers which were virus free.

3.  Spyware is a type of software that is already installed.  It is a software aimed to collect information about the host.

4.  Spam means when someone is sending you plain garbage.  The official name of 'Spam' is unsolicited commercial email and it is a major pest.  To reduce this burden, the Internet Service Providers (ISP) has anti- spam filters.

5.  “Phishing” is a form of Internet fraud where criminals aim to steal valuable information.  They set up a fake website which looks identical to a business.  Phishing is a secret method.

6.  Firewalls is a software that can protect the owners computer.  Windows have a built in firewall which will protect the owner very well.  It is done by controlling what data can and cannot pass through it.

7.  Anti-virus is a type of programme that should be download before a computer is used.  There are different types of viruses such as MacAfee, Avast and Norton.  These anti-virus software will protect the owners computer which is being affected by worms.

8.  A pop-up blocker sometimes called the pop-up killer.  A pop-up appears on your screen when you are on a dodgy website.  If you click on the pop-up it’ll cause your computer to have viruses.

9.  If the owner reveals his password to anyone a hacker can hack your computer.  You should always secure your windows pc or mac with installing antivirus software.  The owner should have a password which has a combination of letters and numbers.

10.  Remember your password at all times.  The host should always remember his password.  Update your installed documents regularly so your computer is well protected.

11.  Remember to download anti-virus.  Don’t share you password  Update your installed programmes regularly  Don’t click on adverts or pop-ups

12. Graph to show how much people use computers

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14. Types of SoftwarePrices Norton 360£44.99 McAfee Anti-virus plus£20.00 AVG Antivirus£29.99 Avast Pro£29.99 Web root Antivirus£19.99 Table to show the costs for anti-virus software

15. PagesLinksWhy is it useful Virus http://www.teach- ict.com/glossary/V/virus.htm The information about virus was useful because, you could understand what computer virus is and how it spreads throughout the computer. Spywarehttp://www.teach- ict.com/glossary/S/spyware.htm The information I got about spyware I found it very useful because it was well set out which made it very easy to understand and it tells me all you need to know about spyware. Spamhttp://www.teach- ict.com/glossary/S/spam.htm This website was useful to find information about spam because I got to know that spam is and I understood what spam means. Phishinghttp://www.teach- ict.com/glossary/P/phishing.htm This was useful because I got all the information I need about phishing and what it is. Firewallshttp://www.teach- ict.com/glossary/F/firewall.htm This website was very useful I think because, I got to know what firewalls is and how it protects your software very easily. Anti-virus softwarehttp://www.teach- ict.com/glossary/A/antivirus.htm This website is useful because when I went on the website and clicked the dictionary that showed me how useful anti virus is. Pop-Up Blockerhttps://support.google.com/chrome/answer/ 95472?hl=en-GB This is useful because I got to know how often pop-up blocker is used and what happens if you click on the pop-up. How to protect your computerhttps://www.getsafeonline.org/protecting- your-computer/ This website was very useful because, you could understand how to protect your computers from hackers Good practise Advice