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Computer Ethics


             The world of computers has become a scary place in the last short while. There are so many ethical issues you must think about, such as hacking, e-mail privacy, and investment fraud on the Internet; there is so much to worry about. In the next few paragraphs I will explain 5 of these threats and state why they are ethically right or wrong. There are 10 basic rules that relate to computer ethics called The Ten Commandments for Computer Ethics. They outline what is ethically right and wrong when it comes to computer ethics. They are:.
             Thou shalt not use a computer to harm other people.
             Thou shalt not interfere with another person's computer work.
             Thou shalt not snoop around in other people's files.
             Thou shalt not use a computer to steal.
             Thou shalt not use a computer to bear false witness. .
             Thou shalt not use or copy software for which you have not paid.
             Thou shalt not use other people's computer recourses without authorization. .
             Thou shalt not appropriate other person's intellectual output.
             Thou shalt think about the social consequences of the program you write.
             Thou shalt use a computer in ways that show consideration and respect. (www.tekmom.com).
             As you can see, these are very good rules to follow when using a computer.
             Have you ever been on the Internet when suddenly you lose all your files and a message shows up on your screen that says, 'I have all your files!'? If so you have been hacked. While on the Internet, you may have visited a site that allowed your personal information, such as your Internet password, address or telephone number. Using some of this information, an educated person could get into your computer and steal your files, add viruses to your computer, and all different kinds of terrible things that could ruin your computer. I believe this is an ethical issue because anyone who knew what they were doing could hack into your computer and steal your files and use them as their own or do other things to your computer.


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