2.

Automation
This year, business processes will
continuously become automated with
the use of software.

Hyper-automation is the application of

EMPOWERMENT
advanced technologies to automate
tasks.

TECHNOLOGY It started with a technology called

FINALS LESSONS
Lesson 4: Latest trends in ICT
that will change the future
1. 5G Network
2019 - Year when it was first launched
by Globe Telecom and PLDT in the
Robotic Process Automation(RPA).
⤷ Used in automating
repetitive tasks or jobs
⤷ Replying to tons of e-mails
and processing
transactions.
Example technologies of automation:
cloud computing, updated robotics, and big data

Philippines.

➔ Latest generation of connectivity This will bring lots of opportunities to IT

after 4G or LTE. Professionals
Vision:

➔ Provide faster internet speeds

with a simpler setup process.
➔ Facilitate the use of futuristic
technologies (drones, driverless
cars, AI).
➔ Affordable data plans and
improved coverage.
3. Block-chain
➔ A technology used to record and
secure transactions through
encryption.
➔ There is no third-party involved
and no entity can take control of
the data.

➔ It is the underlying technology
behind cryptocurrency.
➔ Blockchain offers secure
communication and well-verified
data transfer.
4. Extended Reality (XR)
➔ Technologies used to create
more engaging digital
experiences.
This includes:
Virtual Reality (VR) - Brings the
user in a computer-generated world
Augmented Reality (AR) - Brings digital
objects onto the real world.
➔ These technologies can be used
in training, entertainment,
education, marketing, and
medicine.
➔ Today, XR is largely used in
entertainment (e.g. Oculus Rift,
Pokemon Go, and Snapchat).
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5. M-Commerce
➔ The use of mobile devices for
different monetary transactions.
It is divided into three categories:
1. Mobile shopping
2. Mobile banking
3. Mobile payment
If you often shop online through apps
like Lazada or Shopee, then that is
already an m-commerce.
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Lesson 5: Online Threats and
Risks
Cyberbullying
➢ Refers to the act of embarrassing,
harassing, or bullying a person
using the Internet and
communication technologies.
➢ It can harm the online reputations
of everyone involved (the victim
and also, the bully).
Online bullying should be taken seriously
because it can be emotionally damaging
and even lead to tragic consequences.
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Cyberstalking can include:

Cyberbullying can include: ➔ Accessing one's account to track

his moves, read messages, or
➔ Ganging up on a player in online
change the password.
gaming and repeatedly harming a
➔ Blackmailing someone through
player's character without any
the Internet and digital platforms.
reason.
➔ Involving the victim's family and
➔ Posting humiliating or hateful
friends.
content about someone
➔ Monitoring one's movements
➔ Sending mean messages through
using cameras and GPS
SMS or chats.
technologies without consent.
➔ Sharing personal information
➔ Sending unwanted texts,
without the person's consent.
messages, or content.
➔ Spreading rumours or gossips
➔ Spreading fake or private
about another person through
information to discredit the victim.
digital platforms
➔ Viewing one's profile repeatedly to
➔ Taking and sharing embarrassing
gather information.
pictures or videos without one's
knowledge and permission.

Hacking
Cyberstalking ➢ The act of gaining access or
controlling one's account or
➢ Refers to the act of stalking and
computer secretly to gain
repeatedly harassing someone
something, make a statement, or
else through the internet or other
challenge oneself.
electronic devices.
➢ It is like traditional stalking but
occurs in the cyber world.
Hacker - Skilled computer programmers
with knowledge of computer security.

They break into computers or accounts
to gather, steal, or change
information...sometimes even installing
dangerous malware.
They usually hack others through spams
and links that contain malware and
compromise computer security.
Inappropriate Contents
➢ Contents like texts, photos, and
videos that are illegal, offensive,
or inappropriate for some age
groups.
Examples:
● Explicit pop-up ad
● A video showcasing cartoon
characters in adult situations
● A forum promoting self-harm.
Internet Scam
➢ The act of deceiving a user
through fabricated promises or
stories
➢ Typically, to gain money from the
victim.
➢ It comes in many forms; through
online shopping, banking, charity,
social networking, gaming,
gambling, and dating sites.
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Online Grooming
➢ Happens when someone
manipulates, exploits, or abuses a
minor online.
They often try to bribe the victim with
gifts or money in exchange of sexual
images or videos.
These are then used by the predators to
blackmail them by threatening to post it
online or send it with the victim's family
and friends.
Pharming
➢ Way of collecting/stealing
personal information that uses
malicious codes to automatically
redirect/reroute the user to a fake
site.
➢ This personal information can
then be used to commit financial
fraud and identity theft.
➢ It can also happen when a user
clicks a link or downloads a file
with virus or Trojan.
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Types of information that should not be

Phishing easily shared online:

➢ The act of sending an email, 1. Birthday

claiming to be an established 2. Complete address
enterprise asking for personal 3. Contact numbers
information. (e.g. confidential 4. Current and previous schools
business information, bank 5. E-mail address
account) 6. Family members' complete
➢ It tricks a user into accessing it names
himself. 7. Personal pictures and videos
➢ Usually, the culprit acts as a bank,
the police, or a branch of the
government.
TIPS TO STAY SAFE
ONLINE
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1. Personal Information

Fake pages are usually badly written,

Lesson 6: Online Safety: have misspelled words, or
Safety Measures low-resolution images.

Be careful not to browse them to avoid

Learning how to use the Internet comes possible problems.
with a responsibility so it is important to
Avoid visiting untrusted websites and do
learn how to stay safe online.
not download anything.
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2. Be familiar with scams 5. Protect your information

Learn about the different types of online Always be careful.

scams and what can be done to avoid
All data in any device should be
them.
backed-up to avoid data theft or data
Read and understand any terms and loss.
conditions before accepting any
Beware of the information being shared
transaction or agreement.
online.

Do not share passwords to anyone

3. Install a Firewall (strangers, acquaintances, or even
friends)
Firewall

- A network device which blocks

certain kinds of network traffic, 6. Shop safely
forming a barrier between a
Do not make important and personal
trusted and an untrusted network.
transactions on websites that are not
- It prevents possible
official, verified, and secure.
cyber-attacks, and attempts to
block the spread of computer
attacks.
Indications that the website is safe:

● With “https”
4. Keep up to date ● A padlock icon beside the URL

Install and update a reliable anti- virus

software on the computer.
7. Use your common sense
Use the latest security patches to make
The best protection when surfing the
regular updates and let the software do
web is using common sense
some scanning once in a while.
THINK BEFORE YOU CLICK
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8. Use unique password

Avoid using birth date or name as a

password.

Do not use common English words since

they are easy to crack.

9. Watch the Wi-Fi

connectivity

Make sure to have the connection

password-protected to protect the
network.

Make the Wi-Fi at home private by

adding a password and changing it once
in a while.