CSC 201 - Computers and Society

Digital Divide

The difference between people with access to computers and the internet and those without access.

A copyright is how the US government provides authors with certain rights to original works that they have written.

The owner of a copyright has five principal rights: 1. The right to reproduce the copyrighted work 2. The right to distribute copies of the work to the public 3. The right to display copies of the work in public 4. The right to perform the work in public 5. The right to produce new works derived from the copyrighted work

Spam

Unsolicited bulk email sent over the internet.

Examples of common malware

Viruses, worms, Trojan viruses, spyware, adware, botnets and ransomware.

If your software is machine-dependent and already installed on your PC -

You cant install it on your friend's PC.

How to protect intellectual property?

copyrights, trademarks, patents

It is unethical to -

Share copyrighted files because sharing copyrighted files without permission break copyright laws.

How be protected of/ decrease spam?

- Avoid Posting your e-mail; - Black certain addresses from sending SPAM; - Use email filters based on rules and policies to block unwanted messages; - Unsubscribe from list servers; - Use a temporary email address when visiting a chat room; - Avoid giving your name and email address on marketing questionnaires; - Disable cookies on your web browser.

Trojan Horse

A rogue program disguised as useful program that contains hidden instructions to perform a malicious task.

Malware

Intrusive software that is designed to damage and destroy computers and computer systems.

Private Key

Is kept by the owner of the public key.

Copyright Symbol

A symbol that indicates that the work is the property of the person who created it.

Twisted Pair Cables

A type of media that is used to connect today's Ethernet computers.

Electronic Profiles

Are highly detailed and personalized descriptions of individual who are.