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1. A Computer Ethics
Seminar
Presented by:
Jennifer June Jaen
University of the Philippines
Open University
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2. Internet
Crime
and
Safety
Sept. 9, 2012
Cebu City
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3. Objectives of the Seminar
• To be able to identify vulnerabilities in the use of the
Internet such as in social networking sites, e-
commerce, and e-mail
• To be able to identify, detect, and protect from certain
types of cyber-attacks such as cyber-bullying, unethical
hacking, and identity theft
• To identify the role of privacy and freedom of
expression in the proliferation of Internet crime such as
pornography
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4. It is a crime committed using a computer or
the Internet by an individual or organization.
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5. Perpetrators of Cybercrime
• Hackers
Test limit of system and gain publicity
• Crackers
Steal data, corrupt systems, create problems
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6. Perpetrators of Cybercrime
• Insider
Corrupt systems, make money
• Industrial spy
Capture trade secrets, for competition
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7. Perpetrators of Cybercrime
• Cybercriminal
Make money
• Cyber-terrorist
Destroy key infrastructure
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8. Virus
These are malicious software that are
created by cybercriminals who use the
internet to perpetrate their crimes
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9. Spam
Spam is the abuse of electronic
messaging systems to indiscriminately
send unsolicited bulk messages
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10. Scam
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11. Scam examples
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12. Phishing
It is an attempt to acquire information
such as usernames, passwords, credit
card details by masquerading as a
legitimate business.
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13. Phishing
The senders are phishing for your
personal information so they can
use it to commit fraud.
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14. Phising Example
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15. Phising Example
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16. Detect and Avoid Phishing
Be wary of links and pop-ups from e-
mails and browsers.
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17. Detect and Avoid Phishing
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18. Identity Theft
Identity theft occurs when someone uses your
personally identifying information, like your
name, Social Security number, or credit card
number, without your knowledge, to commit fraud or
other crimes.
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19. How Identity Thieves Steal
• Phishing
Pretend to be legitimate companies and send spam or
pop-up messages to trick you to revealing your
personal information.
• Skimming
Use special storage device to steal credit/debit card
information during processing
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20. How Identity Thieves Steal
• Dumpster Diving
Rummage through trash looking for bills or documents
with your personal data on it
• Old-Fashioned Stealing
Steal wallets and purses, mail, bank
and credit card statements, or
personnel records
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21. What Thieves Do with
Stolen Identity
• May open new bank accounts in your name
• May open new credit card accounts in your name
• May open new phone account and other accounts in
your name
• May use your name to obtain utility services like
electricity, cable, etc.
•May obtain loan in your name
•May do purchases like house, clothes and avail of trips
and other luxuries in your name
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22. Is Your Identity stolen?
• You are charged for debts you didn’t incur
• You receive mails about houses or
apartments you didn’t buy or jobs you
never had
• Be denied of loans due to bad credit
history caused by others
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23. Combat Identity Theft
Deter
Detect
Defend
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24. Passwords
• Create strong passwords and change
them often
• Never give your password or
account numbers to anyone
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25. Browsing
• Enter the URL when doing sensitive
transactions
• Access secure websites. Look for
https:// or a lock.
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26. Software
• Do not download software or
images from unknown sources
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27. Software
• Install firewall and anti-virus and
anti-spyware software.
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28. Social Networking
An online service, platform, or site that helps
build social networks or social relations among
people with shared interests, background, or
real life connections.
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29. Social Networking Sites
15 Most Visited
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30. Social Networking Sites
15 Most Visited
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31. Social Networking Sites
15 Most Visited
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32. Social Networking
Dangers
Exposure to predators and cybercrimes
• Scam/Phishing
• Theft
• Stalking
• Invasion of privacy
• Child Exploitation
• Pornography
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33. Online Dating
Many people use dating sites, social
networking sites, and chat rooms to meet
people. And some forge successful
relationships.
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34. Online Dating
Dangers
But predators also use these sites to meet
potential victims.
• They create fake profiles to build online
relationships.
• Eventually convince people to send them
money or do other favors in the name of
love.
• Or worse, do other crimes like rape and
other forms of abuse.
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35. Online Dating
Dangers
An online love interest who asks
for money is almost certainly a
scam artist.
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36. Parental Control Tips
Check
Limit your kid's websites
time online.
Avoid
sex talk
No to cyber-
bullying
Who are in your kid’s
contact list?
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37. Computer Ethics

38. Cyber-bullying
Posting hurtful and harmful messages
or material to others on the Internet
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39. Cyber-bullying may occur in
• E-mail
• Instant messaging
• Chat rooms
• Social networking sites
• Forums
• Blogs
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40. Examples of Cyber-bullying
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41. How to Protect Yourself from
Online Predators
• Do not give too much information about
yourself
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42. How to Protect Yourself from
Online Predators
• Set the right privacy settings
Get secured!
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43. How to Protect Yourself from
Online Predators
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44. How to Protect Yourself from
Online Predators
• Increase your awareness of cybercrime
Knowledge
is Key!
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45. Thank you for coming! 
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46. References
Ethics in Information Technology, G. Reynolds
http://www.bizymoms.com/computers-and-technology/uses-of-the-internet.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spam_(electronic)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Email_spam
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phishing
http://www.scamwatch.gov.au/content/index.phtml/tag/onlinescams
http://onguardonline.gov
http://www.microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/phishing-symptoms.aspx
http://www.identitytheft.org/
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft/consumers/about-identity-theft.html
http://www.familysafecomputers.org/predators.htm
http://www.ebizmba.com/articles/social-networking-websites
http://www.slideshare.net/burtlo/introduction-to-cybersafety-5690788
http://www.slideshare.net/karlmp/internet-safety-2956537
http://www.slideshare.net/grp4.ed451/cyber-predator-presentation-presentation
http://www.slideshare.net/caskeyd/students-i-safety
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6083442/ns/dateline_nbc/t/dangers-children-face-
online/#.UEWpW8EgfSg
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