2. Cyber Crime
Also Known as Computer-oriented crime.
Refers to the use of technology for illegal purpose
which may harm others.
Involves a computer and network.
Increasing day by day in order to earn money in short
time.
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4. Hacking
One of the most common cyber crime where people involves in
illegal hacking.
People involving in hacking is known as hacker.
It is the gaining of unauthorized access to data in computer
system.
White hat hackers, known as ethical hackers are not criminals
as they ensures security to data of an individuals or
organization.
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5. Cyberbully
Also known as Cyber Harassment
Form of bullying others through electronic means.
May includes posting rumors or person information of someone
in internet.
Increasing among teens and young generation.
Many serious cases which has resulted to many suicide.
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6. Phishing
An activity of getting sensitive information of an individuals
or organizations such as password, pin number by sending
e-mails, messages, etc.
An example of social engineering technique to deceive user.
A simple technique mostly used by hackers or technology
expert to obtain passwords of accounts.
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7. Cyberterrorism
Use of internet to conduct violent acts that result in, or
threaten, loss of life or damage of public property.
Experienced cyberterrorists, who are very skilled in
terms of hacking can cause massive damage to
government systems, hospital records, and national
security programs.
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8. Piracy
the use of works protected by copyright law without
permission.
Copying or selling of software, videos, etc. in
copyright.
Many laws has been implemented against the use of
pirated works.
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9. Cyber Law
The law of using Information Technology including
computing and the internet.
It is very necessary to eradicate cyber crime.
Cyber Law of Nepal is known as Electronic
Transaction and Digital Signature Act-Ordinance
enacted in 2061 BS.
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10. Computer Ethics
Set of moral principles that regulate the use of
computers.
Walter Manner coins the term ‘Computer Ethics’ in
1976.
a part of practical philosophy concerned with how
computing professionals should make decisions
regarding professional and social conduct
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11. Ten Commandments issued by Cyber Ethics Institution
Do not use computer to harm other people.
Do not interfere with other’s computer works.
Do not snoop around in other’s computer files.
Do not use computer to steal.
Do not use computer to bear false witness.
Do not copy software without permission for which you have not paid.
Do not use other’s computer resources without authorization.
Do not appropriate other’s intellectual output.
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12. Always think about the social consequences of the program or the system you are
designing.
Always use a computer in such a way that ensure consideration and respect for your
fellow humans.
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13. “ The Computer was born to
problems that didn’t exist
before.
-Bill Gates
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