In this dialogue, you'll hear Catriona interview Calum about online security.
Read the questions, listen to the audio in its entirety twice, then answer the questions.
Listening Test - Online security.
Who does Calum work for?
The government's online security team
A large software business
Big online companies
What is involved in his job?
Making systems safe and stopping criminals from stealing personal information
Catching online criminals and prosecuting them
Ensuring the websites don't crash at busy times like Christmas
Which of these personal details do online criminals try to steal?
National Insurance numbers
Credit card numbers
Email addresses
How does Calum reassure the listeners about online safety?
The majority of companies are very safe
Some companies will give your money back if you are scammed
His small team work on the systems all the time
How do thieves take advantage of people online?
They phone pretending to be from the government and ask people for their date of birth
They set up fake websites which steal credit card details
They email pretending to be from the bank and ask people for their bank account details
What is sometimes the result of criminals breaking into bank accounts?
The victim's house might be repossessed
People lose every penny
The victim's life is ruined
Which of these pieces of advice does Calum give for people who are unsure if they are victims of a scam?
E-mail back and ask for identification
Don't trust any emails
Phone your bank and tell them what happened
What can you do to stop viruses on your computer?
Buy a new computer
Use suitable software
Don't download programs
Which of these pieces of advice has Calum given his own children about social media?
Don't accept people you don't know
Keep your passwords private
Avoid using it entirely
What does the interviewer say about Calum's information?
It will hopefully help catch more criminals
It's helpful but difficult to put into practice
Very interesting but quite scary