The effects of using ICT

Software copyright
Software is protected by copyright laws in much the same way as music CDs, film DVDs, and articles from magazines and books are protected. When software is supplied on CD or DVD there are certain rules that must be obeyed:
Not legal to make a copy and give/ sell it away. Cannot be used on multiple computer (one computer one licence) Renting the software package w/o permission

Software copyright issue??

Illegal copies of software

Viruses
Program that replicates itself and is designed to cause harm to a computer system. Often cause damage by attaching itself to files, leading to one or more of the following effects:
Computer crash Loss of files Corruption of data stored on files.

How virus infected?

Email attachments Illegal software Downloading files from the internet

How to AVOID?
Use up-to-date anti-virus software Do not allow illegal software to be loaded onto a computer Only download software and files from a reputable sites Use firewall on network

Hacker!
Act of gaining access to a computer system or network without legal authorisation. Ways of reducing risk of hacking:
Use of firewalls Robust passwords and USER ID

EFFECTS OF ICT ON SOCIETY

Impact on employment Development of online shopping and banking Policing of the internet The use of microprocessors in household appliances

Impact on employment
Manufacturing, where robots have taken over many tasks (e.g. ?) Computer-controlled warehouse, which are automatic and require no personnel to be present Labour-intensive work
What does this led to??

 Some new job created:

Programmer Analyst Technician Website designer - etc

 Overall work-related effects:

Need to re-trained due to introduction of new technology Cleaner working environment Safer working environment Fewer manual tasks

 Companies effect:
No need to employ as many people to do the tasks reduce labor costs Robots do not take holidays! Greater consistency in product mad.e

Online Shopping
Advantage

No need to travel reduce cost

Access to worldwide market 24/7

Save time Isolation lack of socialisation

Possible health risk Security issues
Hacker Virus Fraudulent websites

Disadvantage

Did not aware of $$$ getting lower

Information from the internet

Aspect to consider
Reliability of information Undesirability of certain websites Security issues Other internet issues

Reliability of information
Up-to date Easier Vast amount May be incorrect, inaccurate or even biased Risk of information overload

Undesirability of certain websites

Undesirable websites Doubtful websites Security risk

Security Issue
Phishing fraudulent operation involving the use of emails. Pharming a scam in which malicious code is installed on a computer hard disk or a server. fraudulent websites Spam electronic junk mail and is a type of advertising from a company sent out to a target mailing list. Spyware software that gathers user information through their network connections without them being aware that is happening.

Other internet issues

Cookies
Small files sent to a users computer via their web browser when they visit certain websites.

Internet development
Development on new web-based communication, applications and hosted server.
Blogs personal internet journals Wikis Digital media sharing websites uploading media to internet Social networking sites Folksonomies - tagging

Health and Safety Issues

Backache Repetitive Strain injuries Eyestrain Headaches Ozone irritation

Safety Issues
Electrocution Trailing wires (trip hazard) Heavy equipment falling Fire risk