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Proprietary software, also known as closed-source software, is non-free computer software
for which the software's publisher or another person retains intellectual property rights
usually copyright of the source code, but sometimes patent rights.
WHAT ARE INTERNET ETHICS?
We all know that Internet has become an important part of our day to day activities. We use
the Internet to search information, sending or receiving mails, online banking, shopping, etc.
Internet ethics are the good practices that one should follow while using the Internet. Some of
the Internet ethics are as follows:
One should not deceive others by hiding their identity while using the Internet.
One should not use rude or inappropriate language while using e-mail, blogs and social
networking websites.
One should not share personal information with unknown people.
One should not access the websites that are inappropriate.
One should not use other's username and password to access their data.
WHAT ARE UNETHICAL PRACTICES?
An unethical practice is an action that is not considered Ethical. Any action that is not morally
right or good for a person, a profession or an industry is an unethical practice. These unethical
practices are considered as Cybercrimes. Some of the common cybercrimes are stealing a
person’s bank details and spreading virus in the computer system. Let us discuss some more
unethical practices one by one.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the act of taking another person’s work without their consent and presenting it
as your own. An example of plagiarism is when you download a PowerPoint presentation on
cybercrime from Internet and without mentioning the source of that information, represent it as
your work.
Dictionary.com describes plagiarism as:
An act or instance of using or closely imitating the language and thoughts of another author
without authorisation.
Representation of that author's work as one's own.
Not giving the credit to the original author.
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