Other forms of fraud may be facilitated using computer systems, including , , , and Drug trafficking Drug traffickers are increasingly taking advantage of the Internet to sell their illegal substances through encrypted and other Internet Technology. Some arrange deals at , use courier Web sites to track illegal packages of pills, and swap recipes for amphetamines in restricted-access chat rooms. Cyber criminal activities committed through the use of electronic Crime” describes communications media. or Cyber crime can mean any criminal activity that takes place over the Internet. Examples include fraud, How to control computer crime Just like any sort of crime, common sense is your most valuable ally when dealing with cyber criminals, Never open suspicious documents sent to email. Don't give out personal information to people you don't know. And be wary when approached with a suspicious proposition. Learn about cyber crime and talk to your family about how to identify scams. Never give out your personal information to anyone you do not know on the Web. Use a firewall to protect your computer from hackers. Most security software comes with a firewall. Turn on the firewall that comes with your router as well. Purchase and install anti-virus software such as McAfee or Norton Anti-Virus. AVG offers free anti-virus protection if you do not wish to purchase software. Shop only at secure websites. Look for a Truste or VeriSign seal when checking out. Never give your credit card information to a website that looks suspicious or to someone you don't know. Use strong passwords on your accounts that are difficult to guess. Include both letters and numerals in your passwords. Never use a word that is easy to guess -- like your wife's name. Keep watch over your children and see how they use the Internet. Install parental control software to limit where they can surf. 12.2. Computer Ethics and integrity Computer ethics refers to a set of moral principles that regulate the use of computers. Or the human values and moral conduct relating to right and wrong behavior/decisions made when using computers.
Other forms of fraud may be facilitated using computer systems, including , , , and Drug trafficking Drug traffickers are increasingly taking advantage of the Internet to sell their illegal substances through encrypted and other Internet Technology. Some arrange deals at , use courier Web sites to track illegal packages of pills, and swap recipes for amphetamines in restricted-access chat rooms. Cyber Crime” describes criminal activities committed through the use of electronic communications media. or Cyber crime can mean any criminal activity that takes place over the Internet. Examples include fraud, How to control computer crime Just like any sort of crime, common sense is your most valuable ally when dealing with cyber criminals, Never open suspicious documents sent to email. Don't give out personal information to people you don't know. And be wary when approached with a suspicious proposition. Learn about cyber crime and talk to your family about how to identify scams. Never give out your personal information to anyone you do not know on the Web. Use a firewall to protect your computer from hackers. Most security software comes with a firewall. Turn on the firewall that comes with your router as well. Purchase and install anti-virus software such as McAfee or Norton Anti-Virus. AVG offers free anti-virus protection if you do not wish to purchase software. Shop only at secure websites. Look for a Truste or VeriSign seal when checking out. Never give your credit card information to a website that looks suspicious or to someone you don't know. Use strong passwords on your accounts that are difficult to guess. Include both letters and numerals in your passwords. Never use a word that is easy to guess -- like your wife's name. Keep watch over your children and see how they use the Internet. Install parental control software to limit where they can surf. 12.2. Computer Ethics and integrity Computer ethics refers to a set of moral principles that regulate the use of computers. Or the human values and moral conduct relating to right and wrong behavior/decisions made when using computers.
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