Music and Video file Downloading
I will start off with music and video file downloading. The illegal thing with music and video downloading is that you are downloading items that you are supposed to purchase. Its affects society because since the material is not being bought and being distributed for free it may affect the stores because stores that have movies and music as the main theme of their stores may lose a lot of business because people would rather get free movies and music instead of paying 15 dollars for a music CD.
Spyware
The next topic I am going to talk about is spyware. Spyware for those who don't know is a program that is put onto someones computer without their knowledge and what it does is secretly monitors their computer. Also with this spyware some people on top of just monitoring what you are doing on your computer they can also get your personal information. What is bad for you someone can completely steal your identity and start a life as you with all of your information. This is illegal and is obviously not good when it happens to anyone. Also it is unethical because it is bad to monitor someone who is thinking that they are using the computer privately and that their personal information that there keep on their computer is safe.
Identity Theft
Another topic I am going to explain about is identity theft. Identity theft is when someone acts like someone else by taking their identity, they probably take the person's identity to get other stuff that goes with their name like bank accounts, money, and the benefits that come along with the identity. Like rel-estate, accounts numbers, and passwords. This is wrong because someone should not be able to steal your identity and pretend to be you and to be using your money. Also is illegal because no one is allowed to steal someone else's identity.
Phishing
Phishing happens when someone who seems like a reliable source but isn't and through maybe and email they try and retrieve your information like a bank account number and passwords, where you live, and other personal information. This is unethical because it is a scam that tries and steals your money and personal identity. Also it is illegal because the people who are sending you fake emails are masquerading as a reliable source to steal your identity and money.
Keystroke Logging
Keystroke logging is when a person without their knowledge is being monitored by what they are typing. By this I mean someone is able to monitor what you are typing so when you are signing into your msn they can see your username and password being typed in and they can also see when you are opening up your bank account from home they are able to see every letter, number, or any button you pressed on your keyboard. This way they are able to steal information like account numbers and passwords. This is illegal because no one should be able to steal your personal information and they should not be allowed to monitor your personal computer or anything you believe is private.
Cyber-bullying
Cyber bullying is really just bullying but on the internet, or one a electronic device. For example when someone sends hate messages to someone through instant messages thats cyberbullying. This is unethical because it is wrong to treat people in a way that you don't want to be treated.
I will start off with music and video file downloading. The illegal thing with music and video downloading is that you are downloading items that you are supposed to purchase. Its affects society because since the material is not being bought and being distributed for free it may affect the stores because stores that have movies and music as the main theme of their stores may lose a lot of business because people would rather get free movies and music instead of paying 15 dollars for a music CD.
Spyware
The next topic I am going to talk about is spyware. Spyware for those who don't know is a program that is put onto someones computer without their knowledge and what it does is secretly monitors their computer. Also with this spyware some people on top of just monitoring what you are doing on your computer they can also get your personal information. What is bad for you someone can completely steal your identity and start a life as you with all of your information. This is illegal and is obviously not good when it happens to anyone. Also it is unethical because it is bad to monitor someone who is thinking that they are using the computer privately and that their personal information that there keep on their computer is safe.
Identity Theft
Another topic I am going to explain about is identity theft. Identity theft is when someone acts like someone else by taking their identity, they probably take the person's identity to get other stuff that goes with their name like bank accounts, money, and the benefits that come along with the identity. Like rel-estate, accounts numbers, and passwords. This is wrong because someone should not be able to steal your identity and pretend to be you and to be using your money. Also is illegal because no one is allowed to steal someone else's identity.
Phishing
Phishing happens when someone who seems like a reliable source but isn't and through maybe and email they try and retrieve your information like a bank account number and passwords, where you live, and other personal information. This is unethical because it is a scam that tries and steals your money and personal identity. Also it is illegal because the people who are sending you fake emails are masquerading as a reliable source to steal your identity and money.
Keystroke Logging
Keystroke logging is when a person without their knowledge is being monitored by what they are typing. By this I mean someone is able to monitor what you are typing so when you are signing into your msn they can see your username and password being typed in and they can also see when you are opening up your bank account from home they are able to see every letter, number, or any button you pressed on your keyboard. This way they are able to steal information like account numbers and passwords. This is illegal because no one should be able to steal your personal information and they should not be allowed to monitor your personal computer or anything you believe is private.
Cyber-bullying
Cyber bullying is really just bullying but on the internet, or one a electronic device. For example when someone sends hate messages to someone through instant messages thats cyberbullying. This is unethical because it is wrong to treat people in a way that you don't want to be treated.
Great insights. Keep it up.
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