ONLINEETHICS

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Faculty of Creative Technology and Heritage Universiti Malaysia Kelantan

• What is Ethics and Information Technology?• Ethical issues relating to computer application• Security Threats– Computer Viruses– Cyber Crime– Software piracy and Hacking– Computer crime prevention– Ethical dilemmas and consideration

• Ethics in using the internet

Topics

• Derived from the Greek word “ethos”, which means “custom”, “habit”, and “way of living”

• Definition: "the discipline and practice of applying value to human behavior, resulting in meaningful conduct.“

Ethics?

• Computer ethics defined as the application of classical ethical principles to the use of computer technology.

• Ethical problems related to computers:– Privacy• Computers create a false sense of security• People do not realize how vulnerable

information stored on computers are– Property• Physical property• Intellectual property• Data as property

Computer ethics?

Computer ethics?

• Access– Access to computing technology– Access to data

• Accuracy– Accuracy of information stored

• Hacking, cracking and virus creation• Software piracy

ComputerETHICS

As Defined by Computer Ethics Institute.

1. Do not use a computer to harm other people.2. Do not interfere with other people's computer

work.3. Do not snoop around in other people's files.4. Do not use a computer to steal.5. Do not use a computer to bear false witness.

The Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics

6. Do not use or copy software for which you have not paid.

7. Do not use other people's computer resources without authorization.

8. Do not use other people's intellectual output.9. Think about the social consequences of the

program you write.10. Use a computer in ways that show consideration

and respect.

The Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics

SecurityTHREATS

THE PRECAUTION

Computer viruses are small software programs that are designed to spread from one computer to another and to interfere with computer operation.

Computer Virus?

• Virus are most easily spread,• Spread through E-mail Attachments,– Instant Messaging messages,– Funny Images,– Audio and Videos files,– Downloading files from Internet,– Greeting cards and many more.

Spreading of Virus

• Use an Internet firewall• Subscribe to industry standard antivirus software• Never open an e-mail attachment from someone you

don't know• Scan each and every attachment• Rules to be followed, while surfing net• Always update the databases• Avoid copying folder(s),untrusted files like keygen,

crack files etc

Steps to Avoid Viruses

• IT Infrastructure• Illegal access• Illegal Interruption• Data Interfere• System Interference• Misuse Of Devices• Electronic Fraud

Computer Crime

• Target of the crime• Medium of the Attack• Tool• Intimidate or Deceive

Type Computer Crimes

• Outsiders• Insiders

Type Computer Crimes

• Economic• Ideological• Psychological• Egocentric

Reason for Computer Crime

• Data tempering• Programming techniques• Other method

Methods od Attack

• Reselling media• Downloading from a website without permission• Taping songs• Buying a used book or CD• Watching broadcast television but skipping

commercials

What is Piracy

• End User Piracy• Client – Server Piracy• Internet Piracy• Hard-Disk Piracy• Software Counterfeiting

Reason for Computer Crime

• Some one who bypasses the system’s access controls by taking advantage of security weaknesses left in the system by developers

• System penetration• Access confidential information• Threaten someone from your computer• Broadcast your confidential letters or materials .• Store illegal material • Stalking privacy or personal data

Hacker

Compromise the security of system without permission from an authorized party, usually with the intent of accessing computers connected to the network.

Evils of Hacking

• To determine problem and weakness for program• Creation of firewall• Useful for military purpose and spying• Better computer security

Advantages of Hacking

Dilemmas are discussed in relation to four areas-• Privacy• Information accuracy• Access to information • Intellectual property rights

Ethical Dilemmas in it…

• PLAGIARISM-The taking of ideas, writing and drawings or other similar intellectual property created by others and presenting it as your own.

• NETIQUETTE-A set of rules (mainly unwritten) to follow while you are online.

Ethical Dilemmas in It…

• Internet crime prevention.• Prevention of cyber crime • Prevention of computer crime in banking • IT security • Computer crime prevention law • Hi tech crime prevention law• Computer crime preventing on line fraud • World risk investigation and terrorist prevention

How can We Stop It

ETHICS in using INTERNET

BEHAVE WHEN ONLINE

Internet ethics means acceptable behavior for using internet.

We should be honest, respect the rights and property of others on the internet

Internet Ethics

Internet Ethics

Acceptance

One has to accept that Internet is not a value free-zone.

It means World Wide Web is a place where values are considered in the broadest sense so we must take care while shaping content and services and we should recognize that internet is not apart from universal society but it is a primary component of it.

Internet Ethics

Sensitivity to National and Local cultures

It belongs to all and there is no barrier of national and local cultures. It cannot be subject to one set of values like the local TV channel or the local newspaper we have to accommodate multiplicity of usage.

Internet Ethics

While using e-mail and chatting

Internet must be used for communication with family and friends. Avoid chatting with strangers and forwarding e-mails from unknown people /strangers.

We must be aware of risks involved in chatting and forwarding e-mails to strangers.

Internet Ethics

Pretending to be someone else

We must not use internet to fool others by pretending to be someone else.

Hiding our own identity to fool others in the Internet world is a crime and may also be a risk to others.

Internet Ethics

Avoid Bad language

We must not use rude or bad language while using e-Mail, chatting, blogging and social networking,

We need to respect their views and should not criticize anyone on the internet.

Internet Ethics

Hide personal information

We should not give personal details like home address, phone numbers, interests, passwords.

No photographs should be sent to strangers because it might be misused and shared with others without their knowledge.

Internet Ethics

While Downloading

Internet is used to listen and learn about music.

It is also used to watch videos and play games we must not use it to download them or share copyrighted material.

We must be aware of the importance of copyrights and issues of copyright.

Internet Ethics

Access to Internet

The internet is a time-efficient tool for everyone that enlarges the possibilities for curriculum growth. Learning depends on the ability to find relevant and reliable information quickly and easily, and to select, understand and assess that information. Searching for information on the internet can help to develop these skills.

Internet Ethics

Access to Internet

Classroom exercises and take-home assessment tasks, where students are required to compare website content, are ideal for alerting students to the requirements of writing for different audiences, the purpose of particular content, identifying and judging accuracy and reliability. Since many sites adopt particular views about issues, the internet is a useful tool for developing the skills of distinguishing fact from opinion and exploring subjectivity and objectivity.

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