Abdulalah Al-Jobore
Unit 33 – The impact of Communication Technology on Business
M1
M1 Demonstrate how to solve problems in internet use for four different types of business activity
Error Messages and Warning Messages
An error message can happened anytime and anywhere when using internet, it alerts the users of a
potential problems occurring at the current time. However, a warning message can alerts users of
something or a condition that might happen in the future, which could cause a problem. These
messages can be displayed using modal dialog boxes, in place messages, notifications or balloons
sometimes. Error/warning message it can be the problems itself, although some of these message
can provide a solutions so users can fix the problems, however other message may not have a
solution for the problems.
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, Abdulalah Al-Jobore
Unit 33 – The impact of Communication Technology on Business
M1
To avoid or prevent this error or warning message from occurring while using the internet, it is
important to use a firewall as it protect and prevent the computer from hackers, viruses and other
malware that might attempt stop your computer from working properly and facing an error
message as a result of that. Some of error or warning messages provide a solution to fix the
problems, and therefore the user must either perform an action or change their behaviours as the
result of an error message. It advisable to make sure that your computer is up-to-date with the latest
updates to prevent the problems from happening and to ensure your computer work smoothly. In
addition, some operating system such Window (Microsoft) and IOS (Apple) have a great method to
solve some of the problems by using troubleshooting facility that help to detect any problems and
also fix them.
Phishing
Phishing is a type of misrepresentation in which the hackers/malware or viruses that attempt to
steal your personal information or any valuable documents/information on your computer, for
example, login details or your accounts details by acting on the appearance of a legitimate company
or individual in email, instant messaging or other correspondence methods over the internet.
This problem is one of the most common security threats that both businesses and private
individuals face when keeping their personal and sensitive information secure. One of the good
methods to prevent this problem/ threat from
happening and to protect your computer and information are by installing antiviruses software, and
making sure your computer is up-to-date with and detect and disable any malicious software. In
addition, using some anti-spyware software such as Avast and McAfee antivirus is a great method to
protect computers, as it protect computers against malicious software and various that could
damage your computer. Therefore, these methods will help your to stop phishing emails from
reaching you and can use the emails to communicate safely over the internet.
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