ethics unit 1. what does ethical mean? following rules or doing the right thing
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What is computer hacking? Gaining access to online information without permission.TRANSCRIPT
Ethics
Unit 1
What does ethical mean?
• Following rules or doing the right thing
What is computer hacking?
• Gaining access to online information without permission.
Examples of hacking
• Accessing school records from home to change grades
• Accessing bank records and changing numbers
Consequences of hacking
• Suspension from school• Criminal conviction
– Including fines– Imprisonment
What is computer piracy?
• The coping of ones computer software or other digital information without permission.
Examples of piracy?
• Copying CD’s or DVD's• Software programs that you did not
purchase such as:– Microsoft programs– Videos games
What is a computer virus?
• Computer programs that ruin computer files or hard drives
What is the common way a virus is sent?
• Email• Phishing
– The act of sending an e-mail to a user falsely claiming to be an established legitimate enterprise in an attempt to scam the user into surrendering private information that will be used for identity theft
– http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/P/phishing.html
What are computer worms?
• Self-replicating computer program. It does not need a program to attach it self to.
• Always cause harm
What is invasion of privacy?
• Accessing someone’s private information without permission.
• Spreads lies about people
Consequences of invasion of privacy?
• Lawsuits• fines
What is a poison pen?
• Writing nasty emails and sending them to people.
• Similar to cyber bullying