CMP012 Summary: Ethics, Security & Privacy in Information Technology

What are ethics in the context of information technology?

Ethics are principles and standards that guide our behavior toward other people.

What is computer ethics?

A set of moral principles that regulate the use of computers.

What are intellectual property rights?

Refers to the rights of IP owners and authors.

What is copyright?

The legal right of the owner of intellectual property; only the original creator can reproduce the work.

What is pirated software?

Unauthorized use, duplication, distribution, or sale of copyrighted software.

What is privacy in the context of information technology?

The right to be left alone, control over personal possessions, and not be observed without consent.

What is a cookie?

A small file that contains information about a user and their web activities.

What is security concerning information?

Protection of information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, distribution, modification, or destruction.

What is cybercrime?

Criminal activity that targets or uses a computer, computer network, or networked device.

What are some examples of cybercrime?

Malware, social engineering (phishing, vishing), spamming, pharming, prohibited/illegal content, and cyberstalking.

What is malware?

A general term for malicious software designed to damage, disrupt, steal, and perform illegitimate actions.

What is phishing?

A type