ComputersandCrime.ppt

Computers and Crime Breaking and Entering Eavesdropping Harassment Vandalism Destruction of Private Property Possession of Stolen Goods Theft Computers and Crime When the property damaged, stolen, or lost is electronic information, the “place” broken into is a computer, and the perpetrators are often bright youngsters, the crimes appear to be taken much less seriously by society BUT Not by the Victims. Kershner, Computer Literacy, Kendall Hunt Hacking Among computer professionals a person who “hacks” at a program is investigating the computer system or a program to better understand it and to get better performance So, in this context hacking is neither unethical or illegal. Kershner, Computer Literacy, Kendall Hunt Hacking, Cracking the Press Hacker – someone who illegally breaks into computer systems. Professionals call this person a Cracker. Someone who “cracks” open the computer system Circumventing security procedures May not intend to do damage Electronic Vandals Crackers (Hackers): Who are They? Computer-competent teens Working from their bedrooms or dorm rooms Just “goofing” around Not all are just for fun Industrial Espionage Disgruntled individuals ? Terrorists? Malicious Individuals Angry former employees Criminals Hackers and Crackers Why do “kids” hack? Because they can Merely “looking around” reading other people’s email is interesting No harm intended The “thrill” of breaking in and breaching the electronic security of the system Gain Knowledge?!?!? Hacking and Cracking To some it is a never ending, authentic, role-playing game with federal, state and local authorities as the “bad guys!” Hacking and Cracking At the least intrusive this is the electronic equivalent of voyeurism The privacy of individuals and organizations is being violated Frequently the non-intrusive intent doesn’t quite work out and electronic property is destroyed. Hacking and Victims Privacy and Security violated Property lost or damaged Down time interrupts bu