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Scenario 5

laptop-desk-cutout.jpgSonia has been studying at the library. She has taken her own laptop along to take advantage of the free WiFi on the university campus.

Sonia's personal tutor stops to talk to her about an assignment. She leaves her laptop and mobile on the table and goes outside to talk privately.

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What precautions should Sonia have taken before leaving her laptop and smartphone unattended?

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This is the best advice. Sonia's phone is small enough to slip into her pocket and take with her and although her laptop could still actually be stolen if her friend doesn't keep an eye on it, it has been locked with a password and it is in her general view, in case her friend needs to go.

You should be aware of the further dangers posed by the smartphones and tablets you are carrying, as they are increasingly likely to be powerful, internet enabled computer/high definition cameras/tracking devices. Facebook status can be readily updated, high quality photographs and films can be taken in seconds and instantly uploaded online, duplicated and forwarded - even edited! Your location can be tracked if someone has your mobile phone number.

It is essential to enable password protection on all of your internet enabled mobile devices in order to ensure that others will not find it easy to access your digital communications and e-commerce accounts.

This is not the best advice. You have no way of knowing who everyone is at the university really well, it is a public place and things go missing every day.

You should be aware of the further dangers posed by the smartphones and tablets you are carrying, as they are increasingly likely to be powerful, internet enabled computer/high definition cameras/tracking devices. Facebook status can be readily updated, high quality photographs and films can be taken in seconds and instantly uploaded online, duplicated and forwarded - even edited! Your location can be tracked if someone has your mobile phone number.

It is essential to enable password protection on all of your internet enabled mobile devices in order to ensure that others will not find it easy to access your digital communications and e-commerce accounts.

This is not the best advice. The university is a very large organisation, if she doesn't know the person she has entrusted the items to very well, how can she know that they can be trusted with her laptop?

You should be aware of the further dangers posed by the smartphones and tablets you are carrying, as they are increasingly likely to be powerful, internet enabled computer/high definition cameras/tracking devices. Facebook status can be readily updated, high quality photographs and films can be taken in seconds and instantly uploaded online, duplicated and forwarded - even edited! Your location can be tracked if someone has your mobile phone number.

It is essential to enable password protection on all of your internet enabled mobile devices in order to ensure that others will not find it easy to access your digital communications and e-commerce accounts.

This is not the best advice. You may trust your friend but sometimes the temptation to play a prank can be too much.

Facebook status can be readily updated, high quality photographs and films can be taken in seconds and instantly uploaded online, duplicated and forwarded - even edited! Your location can be tracked if someone has your mobile phone number.

It is essential to enable password protection on all of your internet enabled mobile devices in order to ensure that others will not find it easy to access your digital communications and e-commerce accounts.
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