1. INGOTs Computer Security Name: Elliot Haran

2. Introduction  Staying safe on the internet  Learning to deal with Cyber Bullying, Stalking and grooming  Learning different types of viruses and malware  Phishing and Identity theft

3. Chart to show main types of cyber crime in the UK The chart shows us that the main types of cyber crime in the UK are through viruses, employee abuse of the internet service privileges, followed by unauthorised access by insiders.

4. Viruses  Viruses are designed to harm your computer and steal private information.  There are two common types of viruses:  Worm  Trojan horse

5. Spyware  Software that has been scripted to keep a log of private information. This can be commonly be known as a key logger.  Spyware is similar to a Trojan horse in that users don’t mean to install the product.  Usually found on websites that say “You are a winner click here”

6. Spam/Email  Viruses can be found in email  Email is used to mail people with a click of a mouse and saves paper and costs nothing.  Spam can flood and Email with unwanted data such as:  Adverts  Fake winnings  Useless tool bars

7. Phishing  Phishing is an attempt to steal personal and financial information.  They will use methods such as fake websites of the real ones.  Phishing normally happens when entering information on the hackers website.

8. Firewalls  Firewalls stop unwanted files from invading your computers and the network you are on.  Adds a filter of what computers can connect to you.  Keeps you safe on the internet.

9. Anti-Virus Software  There is anti virus which stops malware and also comes with a firewall which ensures safe browsing.  Will keep you safe browsing on the internet.  Stops a virus attack from attacking your computer

10. Pop-Up Blockers  A Pop-up is something that can lurk in a website and will popup in a window claiming some bizarre remark such as “You Won” or “Your computer is slow click this to fix”.  Fear not there is help; pop-up blockers exist!  There is free software that can stop this which will stop this from popping up and delete it when it opens.

11. How to keep secure  Physical security:  Is one of the first areas to look at.  Hacking from the outsider is a danger but more damage can be done within a system. The servers of a large area network (LAN) are one such point.  Type of Physical security: Locks Visitors passes Security guards Alarms Sign in/Sign out systems

12. Additional Information  You can find out more information on IT Security by watching the following Open University video clip:  https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/introduction-to-cyber- security https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/introduction-to-cyber- security

13. Sources Used SourceDetails Get Safe Onlinehttps://www.getsafeonline.org/ This website was useful to find information on key IT security issues, e.g. viruses, spam, malware, etc. CEOPS Think You Knowhttps://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/ This website is useful for both children and adults to find age- appropriate information on staying safe online and other key IT security issues.