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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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