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Computer Ethics
Computer Virus A Virus is a computer program written to
alter the way a computer operates, without the permission or knowledge of the user
Viruses can either be considered a Nuisance or Destructive
Some viruses replicate themselves which means they copy themselves to other computers
Examples of Viruses Email Trojan Horse Worms
Prevention Steps to help prevent or detect a virus.
Be careful about what you open or download from the internet
Use a virus protection software
Use a firewall Turning your computer off when not in use
will not necessarily protect it from outside threats. Most computers have a constant feed from the internet and can be accessed remotely
Computer Theft & Privacy The most popular item to steal are Laptops so
they can be sold of the data
To keep your files and information safe and to keep most people out of your files Use passwords
Hacking Hacking
Unauthorized use of computer and network resource
The penalty for hacking It is a felony
Hackers cost business money because of Downtime and loss of data
Internet Controls Types of controls for internet safety
Firewalls: form a barrier between two networks
Filters: control what can be viewed on Internet
Parental Control: parents control what kids do on Internet
Freeware & Shareware Freeware
is copyrighted computer software which is made available for use free of charge, for an unlimited time
Shareware software typically obtained free of charge, either by
downloading from the Internet or other source. A user tries out the program, and thus shareware has also been known as "try before you buy". A shareware program is accompanied by a request for payment, and the software's distribution license often requires such a payment.
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