Hacking

Learning Objectives: At the end of this lesson you should be able to:

Learning Objectives: At the end of this lesson you should be able to: describe what is meant by hacking;

Learning Objectives: At the end of this lesson you should be able to: describe what is meant by hacking; explain the measures which must be taken in order to protect against hacking;

Hacking is ….?

the illegal access to computers –“breaking into” a computer

Hacking is ….? the illegal access to computers –“breaking into” a computer the unauthorised access to data that belongs to someone else

Hacking facts: once into a computer system a hacker can do an enormous amount of damage.

Hacking facts: once into a computer system a hacker can do an enormous amount of damage. computers on a network or connected to the Internet, are at most risk

Problems caused by hacking:

Copying data –illegal access to personal records - personal privacy. –junk mail, other people knowing things about you. –stealing business competitors data

Problems caused by hacking: Copying data –illegal access to personal records - personal privacy. –junk mail, other people knowing things about you. –stealing business competitors data Changing data –incorrect details about you.

Problems caused by hacking: Copying data –illegal access to personal records - personal privacy. –junk mail, other people knowing things about you. –stealing business competitors data Changing data –incorrect details about you. Introducing a virus –causing damage to the data on your computer.

Problems caused by hacking: Copying data –illegal access to personal records - personal privacy. –junk mail, other people knowing things about you. –stealing business competitors data Changing data –incorrect details about you. Introducing a virus –causing damage to the data on your computer. Fraudulent use of cash machines –stealing money.

Hacking and the Law

The Computer Misuse Act is aimed at reducing hacking and the threat from viruses

Hacking and the Law The Computer Misuse Act is aimed at reducing hacking and the threat from viruses There are 3 main offences covered by the Act:

Hacking and the Law The Computer Misuse Act is aimed at reducing hacking and the threat from viruses There are 3 main offences covered by the Act: 1.Unauthorised access to computer material

Hacking and the Law The Computer Misuse Act is aimed at reducing hacking and the threat from viruses There are 3 main offences covered by the Act: 1.Unauthorised access to computer material 2.Unauthorised access to a computer to carry out serious crimes like fraud or blackmail.

Hacking and the Law The Computer Misuse Act is aimed at reducing hacking and the threat from viruses There are 3 main offences covered by the Act: 1.Unauthorised access to computer material 2.Unauthorised access to a computer to carry out serious crimes like fraud or blackmail. 3.Unauthorised changing of computer files, including planting viruses and deleting files.

Hacking and the Law The Computer Misuse Act is aimed at reducing hacking and the threat from viruses There are 3 main offences covered by the Act: 1.Unauthorised access to computer material 2.Unauthorised access to a computer to carry out serious crimes like fraud or blackmail. 3.Unauthorised changing of computer files, including planting viruses and deleting files. Conviction for any of the above can lead to an unlimited fine or five years in prison.

How to prevent hacking:

User IDs and passwords –different users are allowed different access rights

How to prevent hacking: User IDs and passwords –different users are allowed different access rights Blocking external access –disconnect computer from the Internet when not being used. –systems with permanent Internet connections need software called a 'firewall' to block access from outside

How to prevent hacking: User IDs and passwords –different users are allowed different access rights Blocking external access –disconnect computer from the Internet when not being used. –systems with permanent Internet connections need software called a 'firewall' to block access from outside Data encryption –data is 'scrambled' before being transmitted through a network or via the Internet

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