ABUSE AND MISUSE OF THE COMPUTER AND THE INTERNET
CONTENT
- Introduction
- Misuse of the Computer and the Internet
Introduction
The need to protect and keep data or information save from loss, damage or misuse it’s of utmost importance. Here are some several ways in which people misuse computers and the internet, namely:
Misuse of the Computer and the Internet
Invasion of Privacy/Hacking
This is an illegal access gained by an unauthorized person or someone into confidential files, documents and computer programs without permission. Such unauthorized access is known as hacking. Hackers can also access computers to collect private information about individuals or delete important information.
Computer Virus
These are programs deliberately written to damage data by copying or replicating itself. People can introduce a virus into a computer system or network via fictitious e-mails, infected diskettes etc. without one’s knowledge.
Fraud
False data and information are sent through e-mails and mailings lists to fraudulently collect money and other items from unsuspecting victims.
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