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Computer Security
Computer Crime
is defined as any crime accomplished
through the knowledge or use of
computer technology
is an act performed by a knowledgeable
computer user, sometimes referred to as
a hacker that illegally browses or steals a
company's or individual's private
information.
Types of
Computer Crimes
Software Piracy C
Piracy or the illegal duplication of R
copyrighted software is the most
common computer crime
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Software/Hardware
Sabotage
Another Type of computer crime is sabotage
of hardware or software
The word sabotage comes from the early
days of industrial revolution. However,
computer saboteurs use software rather than
footwear for their destructive activities
They uses viruses to destroy the computer
hardware and software
Hacking and Electronic Trespassing
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Computer
Crime by
Authorized
Users
There are several ways an authorized user of a computer,
such as employee using the company’s computer, can
accomplish unauthorized and illegal objectives:
Altering of data as it entered into the computer
Moving of data from the system without evidence of removal
Releasing of data from the system to unauthorized parties
An employee with access to the company’s money-
management via computer has an opportunity for
embezzlement
An employee on his way out may sabotage the data on his
computer, deleting customer records, bills owed, etc., leaving
a mess that could take months to straighten out
Preventing
Employee
Crime
Check References
It is vital to call former employees and get their assessment of the
potential employee
Don’t give two week’s notice
When firing an employee, it is common practice to give him two
week’s notice so he can begin looking for another job. In a
computer related field, though, this gives him two weeks to
sabotage data, as well as copy data to sell to a competitor
Do not give more access than necessary
Make sure that access to crucial data such as grades and payroll
data is limited to those who must have it
Keep employees lists up to date