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Malware is a program that is written to cause harm.

Trojan horse

Trojan horse

  • A Trojan horse is a virus that looks like proper software.
  • A Trojan horse can do damage.
  • A Trojan horse can access personal information without the user knowing.
Software

Software

  • Do NOT download any software or apps without asking a trusted adult.
Phishing

Phishing

  • 'Phishing' is when a website or email appears to be from a reliable website but is not.
  • Some emails and sites look real, but are ‘phishing’ for personal information.
Be careful!

Be careful!

  • The information gained through 'phishing' is often used illegally.
  • Do NOT give out any personal information online.
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Using Computers

1.1

Computers as a Tool

1.1.1Uses of Computers1.1.2More Uses of Computers1.1.3Advantages of Information Technology1.1.4More Advantages of Information Technology
1.2

Data

1.2.1Storing Data1.2.2Databases1.2.3Sorting & Filtering Data1.2.4Interrogating Data
1.3

Plagiarism & Illegal Sharing

1.3.1Plagiarism1.3.2Copyrighted Content
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Networks & the World Wide Web

2.1

Networks

2.1.1Parts of Networks2.1.2The Internet2.1.3The World Wide Web
2.2

Searching Online

2.2.1Searching the World Wide Web2.2.2Searching Tips2.2.3Reliable Information
2.3

Protecting Yourself Online

2.3.1Your Digital Footprint2.3.2Being Safe2.3.3Online Safety2.3.4Viruses2.3.5Malware2.3.6People Online2.3.7Your Feelings2.3.8Getting Help
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Computational Thinking

3.1

Computational Thinking

3.1.1Computational Thinking3.1.2Decomposing Tasks3.1.3Algorithms (1/2)3.1.4Algorithms (2/2)3.1.5Logical Reasoning & Debugging
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Computer Languages

4.1

Coding

4.1.1Code4.1.2Programs4.1.3Writing Programs4.1.4Writing Your Own Program: Input, Outputs, Design4.1.5Turning an Algorithm into an App (1/2)4.1.6Turning an Algorithm into an App (2/2)

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    What is the name of a virus that looks like proper software?Multiple choice
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    What is it called when a website or email appears to be from a reliable website but is not?Multiple choice
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