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The Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics | Explainer Video

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As published by the Computer Ethics Institute, the following are the Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics:

1. Thou shalt not use a computer to harm other people.

2. Thou shalt not interfere with other people's computer work.

3. Thou shalt not snoop around in other people's computer files.

4. Thou shalt not use a computer to steal.

5. Thou shalt not use a computer to bear false witness.

6. Thou shalt not copy or use proprietary software for which you have not paid.

7. Thou shalt not use other people's computer resources without authorization or proper compensation.

8. Thou shalt not appropriate other people's intellectual output.

9. Thou shalt think about the social consequences of the program you are writing or the system you are designing.

10. Thou shalt always use a computer in ways that ensure consideration and respect for your fellow humans.

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Which of the Ten Computing Guidelines do you think students violate most often?

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Which of the Ten Computing Guidelines do you think students violate most often?

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Perhaps students unknowingly violate the eighth computing commandment the most. As students we are expecting to create presentations in majority of our classes. We choose to enhance our projects with media with images, videos, or music. Some students are unaware that they are essentially stealing intellectual property that they either did not pay for, do not have the rights to, or they did not cite the source of their images properly. I was once doing the same until I took a course in high school on Computer Ethics. There I was exposed to ways that I can filter images in Google to assure that I am utilizing pictures from the Create Commons Licenses.

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As mentioned in a previous post, a general lack of awareness can lead students or other computer users to break ethical, possibly legal, codes. We can avoid committing these violations if we make the effort to learn what is appropriate and what is not.

In the case where the individual is aware of the violation that is taking place, they may be led by personal greed and desperation to commit a particular computer crime such as implementing malware in a program to obtain information from another person.

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When you search in the Google tab and go to images, be sure to click on "Tools" and the option for "Creative Commons Licenses" should appear. Click that to insure the images you are using are okay for you to use.

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What do you think could be done to reduce or eliminate such unethical behavior?

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What do you think could be done to reduce or eliminate such unethical behavior?

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Although efforts to eliminate behavior may not be 100% effective, we can surely make a difference by hosting community events where students can learn more about what they are allowed to do online as well as what they should avoid doing. Pamphlets are also an excellent way to gather the ethical codes and where an individual can go to get more information.

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CPSR - The Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics

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Written by the Computer Ethics Institute

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Recognizing these common signs of a scam could help you avoid one.

Four Signs That It's a Scam
1. Scammers PRETEND to be from an organization you know.
Scammers often pretend to be contacting you on behalf of the government. They might use a real name, like the Social Security Administration, the IRS, or Medicare, or make up a name that sounds official. Some pretend to be from a business you know, like a utility company, a tech company, or even a charity asking for donations.

They use technology to change the phone number that appears on your caller ID. So the name and number you see might not be real.
2. Scammers say there's a PROBLEM or a PRIZE.
They might say you're in trouble with the government. Or you owe money. Or someone in your family had an emergency. Or that there's a virus on your computer.

Some scammers say there's a problem with one of your accounts and that you need to verify some information.

Others will lie and say you won money in a lottery or sweepstakes but have to pay a fee to get it.
3. Scammers PRESSURE you to act immediately.
Scammers want you to act before you have time to think. If you're on the phone, they might tell you not to hang up so you can't check out their story.

They might threaten to arrest you, sue you, take away your driver's or business license, or deport you. They might say your computer is about to be corrupted.
4. Scammers tell you to PAY in a specific way.
They often insist that you pay by using cryptocurrency, by wiring money through a company like MoneyGram or Western Union, or by putting money on a gift card and then giving them the number on the back.

Some will send you a check (that will later turn out to be fake), then tell you to deposit it and send them money.

How To Avoid a Scam

Block unwanted calls and text messages. Take steps to block unwanted calls and to filter unwanted text messages.

Don't give your personal or financial information in response to a request that you didn't expect. Honest organizations won't call, email, or text to ask for your personal information, like your Social Security, bank account, or credit card numbers.

If you get an email or text message from a company you do business with and you think it's real, it's still best not to click on any links. Instead, contact them using a website you know is trustworthy. Or look up their phone number. Don't call a number they gave you or the number from your caller ID.

Resist the pressure to act immediately. Honest businesses will give you time to make a decision. Anyone who pressures you to pay or give them your personal information is a scammer.

Know how scammers tell you to pay. Never pay someone who insists you pay with cryptocurrency, a wire transfer service like Western Union or MoneyGram, or a gift card. And never deposit a check and send money back to someone.

Stop and talk to someone you trust. Before you do anything else, tell someone - a friend, a family member, a neighbor - what happened. Talking about it could help you realize it's a scam.

Report Scams to the FTC

If you were scammed or think you saw a scam, tell the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.

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Recognizing these common signs of a scam could help you avoid one. 1. Scammers PRETEND to be from an organization you know. Scammers often pretend to be contacting you on behalf of the government. They might use a real name, like the Social Security Administration, the IRS, or Medicare, or make up a name that sounds official.