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This document discusses cyber crime, cyber law, and cyber ethics. It defines cyber crime as illegal computer access or data alteration without permission. Several types of cyber crime are outlined, including hacking, phishing, and identity theft. Cyber law in Nepal is governed by the Electronic Transaction and Digital Signature Act of 2004. The document also lists 10 principles of cyber ethics related to protecting others and intellectual property when using computers.
This document discusses cyber crime, cyber law, and cyber ethics. It defines cyber crime as illegal computer access or data alteration without permission. Several types of cyber crime are outlined, including hacking, phishing, and identity theft. Cyber law in Nepal is governed by the Electronic Transaction and Digital Signature Act of 2004. The document also lists 10 principles of cyber ethics related to protecting others and intellectual property when using computers.
This document discusses cyber crime, cyber law, and cyber ethics. It defines cyber crime as illegal computer access or data alteration without permission. Several types of cyber crime are outlined, including hacking, phishing, and identity theft. Cyber law in Nepal is governed by the Electronic Transaction and Digital Signature Act of 2004. The document also lists 10 principles of cyber ethics related to protecting others and intellectual property when using computers.
Refers to the use of computer technology for illegal
purposes or for unauthorized access of the computer system with intention of damaging, deleting or altering the data present in the computer without the permission of the actual user. TYPES OF CYBER CRIME
Cyber Stalking: using internet or other electronic
means to stalk or harass individual, group or a company Cyber Contraband: transferring illegal items through the internet that are banned in some countries like drugs, animal skin, etc. Cyber laundering: electronic transfer of illegally obtained money so as to hide its source or destination Cyber terrorism: terrorist activity intended to damage or disrupt vital computer systems, personal or public property etc Cyber theft: act of using the internet to steal any property or to interfere with someone’s use and enjoyment of property Hacking: activity of breaking into some other’s computer system or entering into some other’s personal account without the consent of the actual user Phishing: activity of getting sensitive information like passwords of online account, pin numbers of ATM cards, Debit Cards, Credit Cards by showing some kind of greed by sending e-mails, text messages etc Virus: computer program that can harm the computer system and replicate without the knowledge of the system users Identity theft: activity of bearing other peoples’ identity and obtaining their personal or financial information to make transaction or purchases Piracy: illegal copying, distribution or use of the software, audio or video ABOUT CYBER LAW IN NEPAL
Cyber Law of Nepal is commonly known as
Electronic Transaction and Digital Signature Act- Ordinance enacted in 2061 BS (2004AD) Helps to legalize the different trading activities through the global computer network and to enhance the e-governance activities Set of moral principles that regulate the use of computers Ten commandments issued by Cyber Ethics Institute are as follows: 1. Do not use a computer to harm other people. 2. Do not interfere with other people's computer work. 3. Do not snoop around in other people's computer files. 4. Do not use a computer to steal. 5. Do not use a computer to bear false witness. 6. Do not copy or use proprietary software for which you have not paid (without permission). 7. Do not use other people's computer resources without authorization or proper compensation. 8. Do not appropriate other people's intellectual output. 9. Always think about the social consequences of the program you are writing or the system you are designing. 10. Always use a computer in ways that ensure consideration and respect for your fellow humans.