Computer Crimes and Computer Ethics

Rules that state how a computer should be used.

• Computer Ethics

• Computer Laws

• School Rules

• Computer Safety Rules

Laws that protect an author’s work.

• License Agreement

• Copyright Laws

• Civil Rights Laws

• License Laws

Unauthorized copying of software for personal use.

• Phishing

• Piracy

• Unauthorized copying

• Unauthentication

A program that is loaded on your computer without your knowledge.

• Trojan Horse

• Spam

• Virus

• Worm

Software used to protect a computer system from viruses.

• Anti-spam software

• Anti-virus software

• Anti-worm software

• Anti-trojan horse software

Software that is free for the public to use and copy.

• Free copyright

• Public Domain

• Public Copyright

• Authentication

A person who breaks into a computer system without permission.

• Thief

• Hacker

• Cyber Criminal

• Burglar

Using a computer system without permission.

• Illegal Laws

• Computer Ethics

• Unauthorized Access

• Identity Theft

Identifying a person based on a username and password.

• Computer Ethics

• Authentication

• Username

• Password

A name used to gain access to a computer system.

• Username

• Password

• Authentication

• Secret Code