Computer Applications Class 9th CBSE Chapters
Cyber safety
Keeping information safe and secure, and being respectful of other people online
Safely browsing the web and using social networks
Tips for safe web browsing
- Never respond to spam
- Never disclose personal information.
- Use an antivirus
- Create strong passwords
- Mind your downloads
- Stay updated
Safely use social networks
- Set strong, unique passwords
- Enable two-factor authentication
- Be cautious with personal info sharing
- Monitor account activity regularly
- Use privacy settings effectively
Identity protection & proper usage of passwords
Identity theft : Identity theft is when someone steals and uses your personal info, like name, ID, or financial details, to commit fraud or crimes, often causing financial and reputational harm. Protection against theft of personal information on internet is also easy.
Tips to prevent identity theft
- Create log-in passwords for all devices.
- Beware of phishing scams.
- Check security when shopping online.
- Take care when posting on social media.
Privacy & confidentiality of information
- Allows authorized users to access sensitive and secured data
- Maintains the confidentiality of information
Tips to prevent confidential information
- Use multifactor authentication.
- Encryption-use https based sites
- Avoid using public wi-fi and public computer.
Cyber stalking & reporting cyber crimes
Cyber stalking is doing research on every aspect of the person’s life. Victim person can Report cyber crimes on cybercrime.gov.in
Malware
It could be computer viruses ,worms, trojan horses dishonest spyware, and malicious tool.
Viruses
It is a type of computer program that, when executed , replicates itself by modifying other computer programs and inserting its own code
Adware
Unwanted ads shown while surfing internet.
