TRENDS IN INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES (ICT)

1. CONVERGENCE

-using several technologies to accomplish a task conviniently.

2. SOCIAL MEDIA
-a website, application or online channel that enables web. users to create , discuss and exchange user generated content.

 SIX TYPES OF SOCIAL MEDIA

a) SOCIAL NETWORKS
-allows you to connect with other people.
Example:
Facebook and Google+

b) BOOKMARKING SITES
-allows you to store and manage links to various websites and resources.
Example:
Stumble Upon & Pinterest

c) SOCIAL NEWS
-allows users to post their own news items.
Example:
Reddit & Digg

d) MEDIA SHARING
-allows you to upload images, music and video.
Example:
Youtube, Instagram and Flickr

f) BLOGS and FORUMS
-allow users to post their content.
Example:
Blogger, Wordpress & Tumblr



3. MOBILE TECHNOLOGIES
-smartphones and tablets are capable to do tasks were originally found in personal computers.
*4G Network- is the latest fastest mobile network here in the philippines.


4. ASSISTIVE MEDIA
-a non- profit service designed to help people who have visual and reading impartments.
                   
                         INTERNET THREATS

VIRUS-a malicious program that transfer to replicate itself and transfer from one computer to another either through internet or flashdrives and CD's.


WORM
-a malicious program that transfers from one computer to another by using the network to send copies of themselves to other PC's.


TROJAN
-a malicious software that disguised as useful program but once downloaded or installed, leaves your PC unprotected and allow hackers to get your information.


SPYWARE
-it has the ability to monitor what you are currently doing and typing through keylogging.


KEYLOGGERS
- used to record the keystroke done by users.


ADWARE
-a program designed to send you advertisments, mostly as pop-ups.


SPAM
-unwanted email mostly from advertisers. It can be used to send Malware.



PHISHING
-it's goal is to acquire sensitive persola information like passwords and credit card details.