IGCSE ICT Revision Notes – E-Safety

What is E-Safety? Fill in the blank: E-Safety is protecting people and information from online risks such as ________, identity theft, cyberbullying, and inappropriate content.

• fraud

• weather

• exercise

• cooking

Answer explanation

E-Safety involves protecting individuals from various online threats. The correct answer, 'fraud', fits as it is a significant online risk alongside identity theft, cyberbullying, and inappropriate content.

Match the following online risks to their examples:

• Virus, worm, spyware

• Malware

• Fake email asking for bank info

• Phishing

• Using someone’s details online

• Cyberbullying

• Harassment on social media

• Identity Theft

• Unauthorized access

• Hacking

Which of the following is a prevention method for cyberbullying?

• Block/report users; don’t reply; tell an adult

• Use firewalls, antivirus, strong passwords

• Enable content filters and parental controls

• Update OS, don’t open unknown attachments

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'Block/report users; don’t reply; tell an adult', directly addresses how to prevent cyberbullying by encouraging users to take action against bullies and seek help from trusted adults.

Fill in the blank: To prevent phishing, you should check sender, don’t click links, and look for _______.

• HTTPS

• pop-ups

• attachments

• emojis

Answer explanation

To prevent phishing, it's crucial to check for HTTPS in the URL, as it indicates a secure connection. This helps ensure that the website is legitimate and protects your data, unlike pop-ups, attachments, or emojis.

Which prevention method helps protect against identity theft?

• Keep passwords private; use MFA

• Avoid sharing personal info/photos

• Enable content filters and parental controls

• Use firewalls, antivirus, strong passwords

Answer explanation

Keeping passwords private and using multi-factor authentication (MFA) significantly enhances security, making it harder for identity thieves to access personal information.

Fill in the blank: To prevent malware, you should update OS and don’t open _______ attachments.

• unknown

• trusted

• official

• secure

Answer explanation

To prevent malware, it's crucial to avoid opening attachments from unknown sources. Trusted, official, or secure attachments are generally safe, but unknown attachments can contain harmful software.

Which of the following is a recommended action to prevent grooming online?

• Avoid sharing personal info/photos

• Use firewalls, antivirus, strong passwords

• Block/report users; don’t reply; tell an adult

• Enable content filters and parental controls

Answer explanation

Avoiding sharing personal info/photos is crucial to prevent grooming online, as it limits the information potential groomers can exploit. Keeping personal details private helps protect against unwanted attention.

Fill in the blank: To prevent exposure to inappropriate content, you should enable _______ filters and parental controls.

• content

• audio

• video

• network

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'content' because enabling content filters and parental controls specifically helps to block inappropriate material across various media, ensuring a safer online experience.

Which of the following is a 'Do' for safe internet use at a personal level?

• Use personal details as passwords

• Click suspicious links

• Use strong, unique passwords

• Share passwords with friends

Answer explanation

Using strong, unique passwords is essential for safe internet use as it helps protect your accounts from unauthorized access. The other options compromise security and should be avoided.

Which of the following is a 'Don't' for safe internet use at a personal level?

• Update antivirus and OS

• Use personal details as passwords

• Use strong, unique passwords

• Enable content filters

Answer explanation

Using personal details as passwords is a 'Don't' for safe internet use, as it makes accounts easier to hack. Strong, unique passwords and regular updates are essential for security.