1. Computer Ethics, Viruses, and Copyrights

2. Ethical Computer Use Using computers for positive purposes
New technologies
Medical cures
Increased knowledge

3. Unethical Computer Use
Using computers for negative purposes
Stealing information
Creating viruses
Pirating videos, music, and software

4. Computer Viruses Designed to cause harm to computers
Three categories of viruses
Worms
Hoaxes
Malicious Programs

5. Worms Usually copy themselves automatically
Spread through and networks
Often designed to jam networks
Typically do not damage the computer
Usually an annoyance

6. Hoaxes Usually spread through e-mail
Instructions to delete a file that is not harmful and supposed to be on your computer

7. Malicious Programs Cause damage to the computer
May delete files, erase hard drive, make computer unusable

8. Virus Protection Many available virus protection programs
Norton and MacAfee are most popular
Regular updates and scanning necessary to protect computer
Never open attachments that look suspicious or are from an unknown sender

9. Copyright Law Denotes that someone is owner of the item
Applies to books, artwork, music, software, movies, and other original creations
Provides for “fair use”

10. Software Protected by Copyright Law
Must have license for each computer
Site licenses and multi-user licenses available for reduced rates
Specifics outlined in the End User License Agreement (EULA)

11. Software (cont.) Copying for re-sale is illegal
Backup copying permitted by some companies
Downloading through file-sharing programs is illegal

12. Sources
Computer Concepts BASICS, Second Edition by Wells and Ambrose Course Technology.