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1 - Theory of Computer Science / Computer Misuse
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Computer Misuse
This is why we can't have nice things!... Computers are amazing so is the internet, however whenever something seems too good to be true, it usually is. Unfortunately some mischievous people have taken advantage of computers and the internet and managed to use it with bad intentions. This section will discuss some of the many computer misuse issues that affect the digital world.
Hacking / Cracking and Malware
Hacking, Cracking and Malware have already been explained in section 1.2 communications and the internet. Click on the button below to read about these issues:
Phishing / Pharming and other scams
Phishing / Pharming and other scams have also been previously discussed in section 1.4 - Security. Click on the button below to read about these issues:
Other Issues
Now that we have got past the more obvious and previously covered issues we can begin to look at other misuse issues that occur due to computers. Some of these issues may be more obvious than others but it is important to be aware of all of them.
Spam Emails
Spam emails are emails that are sent on mass to a large amount of email addresses. How these email addresses may have been gathered is often through illegal methods or without the recipients knowledge / permission.
The people sending spam emails will often be advertising a product or service in hope that people will see the email and be interested.
This type if email can be very annoying to the recipient and the unsubscribe option is often well hidden.
The people sending spam emails will often be advertising a product or service in hope that people will see the email and be interested.
This type if email can be very annoying to the recipient and the unsubscribe option is often well hidden.
Inescapable Email
This issue is not a legal one, however it is becoming a big problem in the work place. During the work day more and more emails are being sent, this means that more and more time has to be sent responding to emails rather than working.
Another issue with emails is that now thanks to mobile devices, employees are increasingly being expected to respond to emails outside of work hours... this can lead to stress and a bad work life balance.
Recently France passed a law to ban work emails after 6pm. Read about it here
Another issue with emails is that now thanks to mobile devices, employees are increasingly being expected to respond to emails outside of work hours... this can lead to stress and a bad work life balance.
Recently France passed a law to ban work emails after 6pm. Read about it here
Cyber Bullying
Cyber bullying is any sort of bullying that takes place through a technological medium. Cyber bullying is particularly hurtful as it is hard to escape...a bullied student is no longer safe when they are home as the bullies can still insult them.
