Downside of Digital Communication
We love the ability to communicate with anyone or anywhere.
Malware
Virus: A Virus Copy's it self from one computer to another.
Trojan Horses: Seems legit but allows access to someone else.
Spyware: Secretly obtains personal information.
To avoid Malware USE COMMON SENSE. Use an Antivirus software And a Fire wall
Fraud
Fake email or message to get someone to provide personal account information. for example you order something online but it never comes.
Avoiding Fraud:
* DO NOT reply to emails with personal information
* Research institutions: Look at Customer rating.
Spam
Unsolicited Email/message's
* Cost: use of bandwidth: SMS Charges
* Time Sorting through mail.
AVOIDING FRAUD!
* Spam Filters
* Do not reply