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5. Malware: It is a piece of software written with the intent of causing harm to data and devices.
Malware is often done through a range of viruses that will get into your computer to cause problem,
by damaging your computer, or phone etc., so that the culprits can steal credit card details and
other personal information.

6. Online Scams: Online scams are basically scams that happen online. Whether that’s tricking you
into giving out personal details online through a pop-up ad, claiming you’ve won a prize and asking for
your card details to pay for shipping. You’ll never receive anything instead you may start noticing
suspicious transactions on your bank account.
And there are many more.

Aryan: Oh, Then it’s very dangerous to work on internet.

Gowri: Yes, it’s risky but always use internet with precautions.

Aryan: Do you know something about Computer Ethics?

Gowri: Yes, Computer Ethics is a set of moral principles that regulate the use of computers.
Some common issues of computer ethics include intellectual property rights (such as copyrighted
electronic content), privacy concerns, and how computers affect society.
1. One should not use computer to harm anyone.

2. One should not interfere with other people’s data.
3. One should not look secretly in other people’s computer files.
4. One should not use a computer to steal information.

5. One should not copy or use proprietary software for which they have not paid.
6. One should not use other people’s computer resources without authorisation
or proper compensation.
7. One should think about the social consequences of the program they are
writing or the system they are designing.
8. One should always use a computer in a manner that demonstrates consideration and respect for
others.

7.6 HACKERS AND CRACKERS

Aryan: Hello, tell me something about Hacking. What is it, and who does it?
Gowri: Hacking may be defined as a technique used to gain access to unauthorised systems.
Simply we can say, it is a way to gain access to a network or a computer for illegal purposes. The
people who carry out hacking are usually very intelligent and skilled in computers.
The people who are skilled in Hacking are divided into 2 categories:

1. Hackers: Hackers are good people who do this for positive purposes and to gain more knowledge,
with no intention of harming anyone. They generally find loopholes in the system and help to fix
them.

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