Staying safe online 2: the Internet of Things

The Internet of Things is the term used to describe...

• the World Wide Web

• everyday devices that are connected to a network

• malware eg viruses, worms, spyware etc

• ways of protecting computer systems

What are IoT devices also known as?

• internet devices

• smart things

• digismart devices

• smart devices

Which of the following are IoT devices?

• smart plug

• smart watch

• smart water

• smart television

Why do people use smart devices?

• because they want to buy devices that they don't know how to use

• to make them look clever

• to try to save time and have a better quality of life

• so they don't have to do anything at all

How is a smart device accessed by the user?

• via a touchscreen or app on a mobile device

• by sending instructions via email

• only by physical contact with the device

• by sending instructions via landline telephone

Which of the following is the most appropriate use of a smart device if you were going to be very late home?

• setting the smart oven to heat up immediately

• setting the smart central heating to come on an hour before you arrive home

• lowering the temperature on the smart refrigerator

• turning the volume up on the smart speaker

Which of the following are examples of data collected by smart devices?

• what you dream about while sleeping

• likes and dislikes

• diet

• details of your conversation with friends

Why is software often updated after release?

• to make more money

• because the original version wasn't fit for purpose

• to address security issues when vulnerabilities are discovered

• to make it easier for criminals to hack your device

Why are some devices at risk of successful attack by hackers?

• because all software is updated automatically by the manufacturers

• because not all software is updated automatically by the manufacturers

• because hackers own the software companies

• because hackers are desperate to make sure they can turn the lights and central heating on for you before you arrive home