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.