Computer Crime Law

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What is a computer criminal?

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A person using a computer to commit an illegal act.

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Who are the largest category of computer criminals?

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Employees who are disgruntled or dishonest.

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What is the difference between hackers and crackers?

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Hackers do it for fun, while crackers have malicious intent.

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What are some types of computer crime?

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Damage to computers, theft of hardware/software/data, software piracy, unauthorized entry.

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What is software piracy?

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Unauthorized copies of copyrighted material.

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What does computer security involve?

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Protecting information, hardware, and software from unauthorized use and damage.

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What are some measures to protect computer security?

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Restricting access, changing passwords, making backups, using anti-virus software, encrypting data.

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What is the responsibility of computer professionals?

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They are loyal to their clients and won't disclose confidential information.

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What are the four types of software licenses?

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Public Domain, Freeware, Shareware, All Rights Reserved.

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What is a Public Domain License?

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Software with no owner, not protected by copyright law, can be copied and modified.