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COMPUTER ETHICS
Computer ethics are rules that govern our actions when we use computers and the Internet.
Unacceptable actions in the cyber space are punishable by law. Let us discuss a few unethical
practices that are taking place in the cyber space.
SPAMMING
Spamming refers to the act of repeatedly
sending unwanted e-mails called spam to a
large number of recipients. These e-mails are
used for commercial advertisements. These are
also known as junk e-mails.
They choke the Internet and waste our time.
Stopping these spam e-mails is difficult, but there
are many services available on the Internet which
can prevent spammers from sending these
e-mails.
Following are some tips to avoid spams:
Avoid sharing your e-mail id with everyone.
Set up filters to scan your e-mails and segregate Name of the first hacker
spam or junk e-mails into a separate folder.
Never revert to any spam e-mail.
HACKING
Hacking is the act of intruding into a computer
system for harmful purposes by identifying the
technical weak points of the security system
using smart programming solutions. The person
involved in these activities is called a hacker.
Following are some tips to avoid hacking:
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browser and anti-virus.
“You should change your passwords
Install a firewall on your computer as it regularly. Same password should not be
does not allow hackers and viruses to kept for more than one account.”
get attached to your computer.
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