Ethical, legal, environmental impacts of digital technology

• What has the use of computers brought about?

  Ethical, legal, and environmental impacts
• How do computer technologies affect people's daily lives?

  They raise various ethical, legal, and environmental concerns
• What are some areas affected by computer technology?

  • Cyber security
  • Mobile technologies
  • Wireless networking
  • Cloud storage
  • Theft of computer code
  • Copyright of algorithms
  • Hacking and cracking
  • Wearable technologies
  • Privacy issues
• What do ethical concerns in computing involve?

  Morals and principles governing attitudes and behavior
• What safety concerns arise with driverless cars?

  Safety of passengers, drivers, and pedestrians
• What is a major security concern in computing?

  Hacking systems to access personal data
• How are computers used unlawfully?

  For illegal activities like data sharing and theft
• What is needed to protect the public from new technologies?

  Legislation covering new technologies
• What are the environmental concerns related to computers?

  • Negative impact from manufacturing and use
  • Resource consumption for production and distribution
  • Energy required for continuous operation
  • Difficulty in recycling components
  • Toxic materials in some components
• What is a DNS in computing?

  Internet service translating IP addresses
• Why do many computers have a heavy environmental impact?

  Due to resource use and quick obsolescence
• How has technology improved in terms of environmental impact?

  Devices are now more power efficient
• How often do people typically replace smartphones?

  Every couple of years
• How often do organizations typically replace computers?

  After three or four years
• Why do people replace older technology?

  Because they perceive it as old-fashioned
• What is the overall trend regarding computers and the environment?

  The impact is unlikely to decrease soon
• What innovative solutions have companies developed for environmental concerns?

  • More power-efficient devices
  • New recycling methods for components
  • Sustainable materials for manufacturing
• What has the use of computers brought about?

  Ethical, legal, and environmental impacts
• How does cyber security relate to digital data?

  It protects digital data from threats
• What are the different data types in computing?

  Integers, characters, and Boolean
• What is a network in computing?

  A group of interconnected computers/devices
• What are the three main areas of security measures?

  People, processes, and technology
• Why is it important for people to understand data protection?

  It is the first step to protecting a network
• What should people do to protect their data?

  Use strong passwords and back up data
• What might an organization have in place for a cyberattack?

  A plan for data backups and recovery
• What is a backup in computing?

  A copy of important files kept separately
• What is hardware in a computer system?

  The physical parts of a computer system
• What is a firewall?

  An application preventing unauthorized connections
• What does an intrusion detection system do?

  Monitors the network for suspicious traffic
• What are the key components of cyber security?

  • Protection of digital data
  • Security measures for people, processes, and technology
  • Use of hardware and software for security
• How do people, processes, and technology contribute to network security?

  • People: Understand data protection
  • Processes: Have plans for cyberattacks
  • Technology: Use firewalls and intrusion detection systems
• What has the use of computers brought about?

  Ethical, legal, and environmental impacts
• How do ethical, legal, and environmental impacts affect people?

  They increasingly affect people's daily lives
• What are the main topics covered in the guide on digital technology impacts?

  • Cyber security
  • Mobile technologies
  • Wireless networking
  • Cloud storage
  • Theft of code
  • Copyright for algorithms
  • Hacking and cracking
  • Wearable technology and implants
  • Privacy issues
• What is malware designed to do?

  Cause harm or damage to a computer
• What types of malware are mentioned?

  Viruses, adware, and spyware
• What is phishing?

  An attempt to gain personal information by deception
• How can phishing be conducted through mobile devices?

  Using deceptive text messages
• What are the implications of increased mobile device usage on malware?

  • Rise in mobile malware
  • Similar threats as desktop computers
  • Increased vulnerability to phishing
• What is a Trojan in the context of malware?

  Malware that appears legitimate but is harmful