Chapter-10 Computer Ethics and Cyber Law
Computer ethics is a set of moral principles and values that govern the creation, management, and use of computers, networks, and software. It defines what is considered right or wrong behavior when interacting with digital technology and data.
The Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics were created in 1992 by the Computer Ethics Institute (CEI) as a fundamental set of moral guidelines for using computer technology responsibly.
1. Do not use a computer to harm other people.
2. Do not interfere with other people's computer work.
3. Do not snoop around in other people's computer files.
4. Do not use a computer to steal.
5. Do not use a computer to bear false witness.
6. Do not copy or use proprietary software for which you have not paid.
7. Do not use other people's computer resources without authorization or proper compensation.
8. Do not appropriate other people's intellectual output.
9. Always think about the social consequences of the program you are writing or the system you are designing.
10. Always use a computer in ways that ensure consideration and respect for your fellow humans. Computer Virus
A Computer Virus is a harmful computer program written by humans to damage, steal, or slow down data inside a computer system.
Example of Computer Virus:
ILOVEYOU, MyDoom, WannaCry, and Stuxnet etcFull Form of VIRUS:
Vital Information Resources Under SeizeCommon Symptoms of an Infected Computer:
i. Runs very slowly.
ii. Shows sudden pop-up messages
iii. Files or folders disappear automatically.
iv. Computer restarts on its own.Who Created the First Computer Virus and Why?
The First Virus: Creeper (1971)
Creator: Bob ThomasWhy it was created:
It was built as an experimental test to see if a program could automatically move between different computers. It was not meant to destroy data—it simply printed the message: "I'm the creeper, catch me if you can!"The First PC Virus: Brain (1986)
Creators: Two brothers from Pakistan, Basit Farooq Alvi and Amjad Farooq Alvi.
Why it was created: To protect their medical software from illegal copying (piracy). It unexpectedly spread globally via floppy disks.
