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6                                  Cyber Security















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                          Computer Ethics                                    Cyber Crimes
                          Cyber Safety



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                     Did you ever come across any incident that depicts some harm was caused due to Internet?
                     Describe briefly.
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                  As a society, we have evolved with time. From the days of using letters and meetings for communication,
                  we now rely on technology. The Internet and smart devices have become an integral part of our daily
                  routine. While we continue to use social media and the Internet, let us also have a look at the safety
                  aspects we need to consider to create a healthy cyber environment.



                         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  spams  to  a large number  of recipients.  These
                  e-mails  are used  for  commercial  advertisements.  These are
                  also known as junk e-mails.




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