1. Ethics Unit 1

2. What does ethical mean? Following rules or doing the right thing

3. What is computer hacking? Gaining access to online information without permission.

4. Examples of hacking Accessing school records from home to change grades Accessing bank records and changing numbers

5. Consequences of hacking Suspension from school Criminal conviction –Including fines –Imprisonment

6. What is computer piracy? The coping of ones computer software or other digital information without permission.

7. Examples of piracy? Copying CD’s or DVD's Software programs that you did not purchase such as: – Microsoft programs –Videos games

8. What is a computer virus? Computer programs that ruin computer files or hard drives

9. What is the common way a virus is sent? Email Phishing –The act of sending an e-mail to a user falsely claiming to be an established legitimate enterprise in an attempt to scam the user into surrendering private information that will be used for identity thefte-mail enterprise –http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/P/phishing. htmlhttp://www.webopedia.com/TERM/P/phishing. html

10. What are computer worms? Self-replicating computer program. It does not need a program to attach it self to. Always cause harm

11. What is invasion of privacy? Accessing someone’s private information without permission. Spreads lies about people

12. Consequences of invasion of privacy? Lawsuits fines

13. What is a poison pen? Writing nasty emails and sending them to people. Similar to cyber bullying