Session twelve will explain
the ethical issues involved in using computers in
the electronic world and how the use of a computer
has added new possibilities to the list of crimes.
You will identify how the computer can be used in
the theft of money, goods, information, or services
and be able to recognize methods for protecting yourself
from becoming a victim of computer crime. Also, comprehend
the motivation for pirating software and appreciate
the scope of the software-pirating problem. Be able
to understand the motivations and techniques of hackers
and crackers as well as how a computer virus can cause
damage and how to use a vaccine or disinfectant program
to find and eliminate viruses. Finally, be able to
comprehend how inaccurate, incomplete, or poorly maintained
information in databases can inadvertently invade
individual privacy.
The
following are the activities for this Week. It is important
to emphasize that each assignment is designed to be performed
in one day, and maximum two if pertinent.
