1. E-Ethics

2. Objectives
To discover ethical issues in electronic media and the Internet.
To identify different areas of Internet crime.
To assess where one should go to report Internet crime.
To recommend computer security measures to students.

3. Did You Know?
One in five Web surfing children have been sexually solicited online
Journal of the American Medical Association
35% of software today is used without licenses
Nine million Americans will have their identity stolen this year
Federal Trade Commission:

4. E-Ethics
The study of moral values and rules in electronic media and the Internet

5. E-Ethics Are needed to avoid the spread of electronic crimes, such as:
pirating
online predators
hacking
identity theft
wire fraud
phishing
counterfeit auctions
spyware
viruses
password trafficking
internet harassment
cyber bullying
hate mail
copyright infringement

6. Cybercrime Is defined as any crime involving computers including:
pirating
online predators
cracking
identity theft
wire fraud
phishing
counterfeiting goods online
creating malicious viruses
stealing passwords
Internet harassment
cyberbullying

7. Pirating
Is the illegal stealing, copying or exchanging of media including:
software
movies
music
Accounts for almost 35% of software today
Can result in fines of millions of dollars

8. Predators Take advantage of children by:
using instant messaging, and social network sites
gaining victims trust and engaging in sexually explicit conversations
trying to arrange face-to-face meetings

9. Hacking Is modifying electronics such as an Xbox®, cell phone or iPod®
Hacker: an individual who alters electronics legally
someone who modifies their computer for better performance
Cracker: an individual who illegally alters computer hardware or breaches computer systems
crackers are often mislabeled “hackers” in mass-media

10. Identity Theft
Is when someone steals your personal information to commit fraud or other crimes including:
your name
credit card information
Social Security number
Nine million Americans have their
identities stolen each year

11. Wire Fraud
Is illegally stealing money or property using interstate “wires” through companies like Western Union and Moneygram
Is considered a federal crime because the crime goes across state lines

12. Phishing
Involves s pretending to originate from banks or online retailers such as eBay ® or PayPal ®
Looks very similar to an actual originating from retailer
Tries to gather financial information, user names and passwords from victims
if recipient visits the fake retailer they may receive malicious viruses or spyware

13. Online Auctions Have become hotbeds for counterfeit goods
eBay ® has recently been sued by companies for auctioning counterfeit goods.
These companies include the following:
L’Oreal ®
Louis Vuitton ®
Dior Couture ®
Gucci ®

14. Spyware
Is software installed from a Trojan Horse to discreetly altering the usability of a computer
Usually installs with other programs, such as file sharing programs
Includes side-effects such as pop-up advertisements and crashing of the computer

15. Viruses Are software programs which spread from computer to computer
Are malicious in nature
Can delete information on your computer
Spread through and Internet downloads
Alter the normal functions of your computer

16. Virus Prevention Steps to prevent viruses include:
use virus protection software
implement an Internet firewall, a buffer between your computer and the Internet
install security updates
be careful opening and downloading materials online

17. Password Trafficking
Is the illegal obtaining, giving or selling of passwords
An American Eagle® employee was indicted for giving out passwords to the American Eagle® computer network to a Yahoo® message board. The indictment carries a penalty of 11 years in prison and/or a $350,000 fine.

18. Internet Harassment Is the online counterpart of harassment
Can happen when s are abusive
May occur with unwanted s (SPAM)
Arises if conversations in instant messenger turn hostile
May occur if talk in online forums becomes threatening

19. Hate Mail
Is a form of cybercrime where offensive letters are sent through
Involve s including the following: 
racism prejudice
sexism
Can result in jail time
A Washington man was sent to jail for 41 months after he was convicted of sending at least 700 people hate mail.

20. Cyberbullying Is Internet harassment
Tips for dealing with a cyberbully:
take a break to reduce tension and calm down
cut off all communication with the cyberbully
tell an adult

21. Cybercrime Report to: Federal Bureau of Investigation
U.S. Secret Service
IC3 Internet Crime Complaint Center

22. Tips to Avoid Cybercrime
Protect your personal information
Use anti-virus software
Back up important files
Learn who to contact if cybercrime occurs

23. Prevent Identity Theft
Protect your Social Security number
- use it only when absolutely required 
Secure your trash by the following:
- cutting up credit cards, tearing up receipts and shredding bank statements
Safeguard your passwords
- place passwords on your vital accounts
- use a combination of letters and numbers to increase security

24. Cookies Are small files stored on your computer
Saved when a user visits Web sites
Collect information used for:
customizing Web sites
collecting demographic information for advertisers
tracking user preferences

25. Bad Cookies Could be considered an invasion of privacy
Track which Web sites you visit
Track where you go on the Web site
Can be pulled from multiple sources to build a “profile” of your habits
users may be unaware any of these actions are taking place

26. Good Cookies Are useful for customizing advertisements
prevent young people from being targeted with walkers and the elderly do not end up with banner ads for skydiving
At what point do cookies go from helping advertisers to invading your privacy?

27. Encryption Is a security measure used on today’s Internet
Is labeled as SSL –Secure Sockets Layer
Insures data is secure
Is shown as a lock in the right hand corner of a browser
Assures the site is authentic and not a fake, deterring phishers
Is common in banks and other financial institutions

28. Copyrights Protect an authors original work
automatically held when a work is created
denoted by the symbol © 
Provide protection only in the United States
No longer require the symbol to be protected
Are no longer valid on works created before 1989
Are automatic on any work produced

29. Copyrights vs. Patents vs. Trademarks
protect original works
protect inventions and discoveries
protect words or symbols used to identify the source of goods and services
Collectively copyrights, patents and trademarks are known as “intellectual property”
KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THESE.

30. Electronic Search and Seizures
Are governed by the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
because computers are historically young, future court decisions will become landmark cases
MUST have a warrant to search and seize.
The Fourth Amendment:
designed to control searches and seizures of homes and property
will now be adapted and applied to searches and seizures of computers

31. Federal Trade Commission
Created the Identity Theft Program in 1998 to handle the skyrocketing increase of identity theft reports
Regulates identity theft
Handles identity theft complaints at FTC.gov

32. IC3 Internet Crime Complaint Center
Is a partnership between the FBI and the National White Collar Crime Center
serves as a place for individuals and law enforcement to file complaints about cybercrime