Essays Tagged: "Computer Crime"

Computer crime

In the world of computers, computer fraud and computercrime are very prevalent issues facing every computer user.Thi ... very prevalent issues facing every computer user.This ranges from system administrators to personal computerusers who do work in the office or at home. Computerswithout any means of security are vulne ... e. Computerswithout any means of security are vulnerable to attacks fromviruses, worms, and illegal computer hackers. If the propersteps are not taken, safe computing may become a thing ofthe past. Ma ...

(4 pages) 396 5 3.7 Feb/1997

Subjects: Science Essays > Computer Science

Computer crime

Computer Crime:The Crime of the FutureEnglish II6 April 1996Computer Crimes Explosive growth ... ast decade has made newtechnologies cheaper and simpler for the average person to own. As a result, computersplay an intricate part in our daily lives. The areas in which computers affect life areinfi ... impersonal mischievousness. But whatever theirmotives, their deeds can be destructive to a person's computer. An attack by a hacker notonly affects the victim, but others as well. One case invo ...

(4 pages) 175 1 3.3 Jan/1996

Subjects: Science Essays > Computer Science

Computer Crime

IEver since I got my first computer. I have enjoyed working on them. I have learned a tremendous amount of trouble shooting. Wi ... I have learned a tremendous amount of trouble shooting. With my recent computer I have come across computer crime. I got interested in hacking, prhreaking, and salami slicing. But before I go to far, ... would like to find out why people do thesis things? I would also like to learn the laws against all computer crime?IIToday's computer society has brought a new form of crime. There are those 'hackers' ...

(2 pages) 67 0 3.8 Apr/1997

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Law

Computer Crime, on the increase in many areas: hackers, hardware theft, software piracy and the information highway.

Great Paper Excellent essayComputer Crimeby: Manik SainiAdvances in telecommunications and in computer technology have brought ... ught us to the information revolution. The rapid advancement of the telephone, cable, satellite and computer networks, combined with the help of technological breakthroughs in computer processing spee ... and information storage, has lead us to the latest revolution, and also the newest style of crime, 'computer crime'. The following information will provide you with evidence that without reasonable do ...

(5 pages) 307 2 4.1 Jan/1996

Subjects: Science Essays > Computer Science

Computer Crime, hacking, phreaking and software piracy

It's the weekend, you have nothing to do so you decide to play aroundon your computer. You turn it on and then start up, you start callingpeople with your modem, connecting to a ... at a button press away. This is all fine but what happens when youstart getting into other peoples computer files. Then it becomes a crime,but what is a computer crime really, obviously it involves t ... Software Piracy.To begin I will start with Hacking, what is hacking. Hacking isbasically using your computer to 'Hack' your way into another. They useprograms called scanners which randomly dials numb ...

(6 pages) 257 4 3.6 Mar/1995

Subjects: Science Essays > Computer Science

Computer Crime, discusses the proposition that computer crime has increased dramatically over the last 10 years.

IntroductionComputer crime is generally defined as any crime accomplished through special knowledge of computer ... hrough special knowledge of computer technology. Increasing instances of white-collar crime involve computers as more businesses automate and the information held by the computers becomes an important ... ecome objects of crime when they or their contents are damaged, for example when vandals attack the computer itself, or when a 'computer virus' (a program capable of altering or erasing computer memor ...

(6 pages) 356 1 4.4 Apr/1997

Subjects: Science Essays > Computer Science

Computer crimes need to be prevented and halted through increased computer network security measures as well as tougher laws and enforcement of those laws in cyberspace

Computer crime is generally defined as any crime accomplished through special knowledge of computer ... e accomplished through special knowledge of computer technology. All that is required is a personal computer, a modem, and a phone line. Increasing instances of white-collar crime involve computers as ... lar crime involve computers as more businesses automate and information becomes an important asset. Computers are objects of crime when they or their contents are damaged, as when terrorists attack co ...

(13 pages) 688 6 3.6 Nov/1996

Subjects: Science Essays > Computer Science

Computers and the Law

QUESTIONS:- What are computer crimes?- What statutes govern computers use and abuse?- How was computer crimes dealt with ... th in the past?ESSAY:The widespread use of Information Technology has created new opportunities for computer crimes. A computer crime, obviously involves using a computer, can be in the form of hackin ... w and in the following pages you will find more detailed information about a few of the most common computer crimes.When you think of computer crimes one of the most obvious things that come to mind w ...

(10 pages) 473 5 4.9 Dec/2002

Subjects: Science Essays > Computer Science > Computer Ethics

Computer Crime in society

Computer Crime has become a very large issue in our society today; this paper will look at this issu ... look at this issue from a sociological perspective. It will analyze the various crimes that make up computer crime and see what changes it has brought about in the world in which we live in. Computer ... r crime first is a very new problem in our society today and it is crimes that are committed from a computer. These include embezzling, breaking into other computers, cyber porn and various other crim ...

(6 pages) 175 0 3.4 Mar/2004

Subjects: Science Essays > Computer Science

White collar crime

the exciting criminal phenomenon known as white-collar crime will be discussed. Corporate Crime and Computer Crime will be discussed in detail. Crime preventative agencies such as the NCPC (National C ... ods, violation of weights and measures statutes, conspiring to fix prices, evading corporate taxes, computer crimes, and so on. White-collar crime is most distinctively defined in terms of attitudes t ...

(11 pages) 454 5 4.3 Apr/2004

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Law > Issues

Delving into computer crimes

White-collar crime, specifically computer crime, is becoming more popular as computers become more readily available. Crimes using co ... more popular as computers become more readily available. Crimes using computers and crimes against computers are usually committed without fear of being caught, due to the detachment of the offender ... ally committed without fear of being caught, due to the detachment of the offender from the victim. Computer crime is defined as, "Criminal activity directly related to the use of computers, specifica ...

(9 pages) 144 0 4.7 Jul/2004

Subjects: Science Essays > Computer Science

Describe at least three forms of computer crime and outline international and Australian attempts that have been made to regulate them

The terms "Computer crime," "Computer-related crime," "High-tech crime" and "Cybercrime" are often used interch ... "High-tech crime" and "Cybercrime" are often used interchangeably. A difference can be made between computer specific crimes and traditional crimes performed with the aid of computer technology. Many ... es performed with the aid of computer technology. Many countries have passed legislation to address computer-related crime. Under the Australian system of Government, all Australian States and Territo ...

(7 pages) 61 0 5.0 Aug/2004

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Law

The vulnerability of computerised accounting information systems to computer crime.

Abstract.The objective of this essay is to determine the vulnerability of computerised accounting information system to computer crime and the solutions to prevent such crime ... o prevent such crime from occurring in organisations. Ever-Changing information technology has made computerised accounting processes easier. However, it has also created significant threats in relati ... er, it has also created significant threats in relation to ensuring the security and reliability of computerised accounting information systems. Using an accounting software package such as MYOB can b ...

(9 pages) 287 0 3.9 Sep/2005

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Accounting

The vulnerability of computerised accounting information systems to computer crime.

Abstract:With the information technology development day-by-day, Computerised Accounting Information System (CAIS) plays an increasingly significant role in the succ ... stem (CAIS) plays an increasingly significant role in the successful operation of today's business. Computerised Accounting Information System has been used more and more broadly and had as much impac ... rmation System has been used more and more broadly and had as much impact on organisations, but the computer crime is also an important issue related to computerised accounting information system. As ...

(6 pages) 225 0 4.6 Sep/2005

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Accounting

Vulnerability of computerised accounting information systems to computer crime.

AbstractWith the information technology development day-by-day, Computerised Accounting Information System (CAIS) plays an increasingly significant role in the succ ... stem (CAIS) plays an increasingly significant role in the successful operation of today's business. Computerised Accounting Information System has been used more and more broadly and had as much impac ... rmation System has been used more and more broadly and had as much impact on organisations, but the computer crime is also an important issue related to computerised accounting information system. As ...

(6 pages) 168 0 3.9 Apr/2006

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Accounting

Computer Ethic

e world of computing, it is tempting to oversimplify ethical problems by reducing them to issues of computer crime and data security.When computers first began to be used in the society at large, the ... some problems. However, as their use became widespread in every facet of our lives, discussions in computer ethics resulted in some kind of a consensus. Today, many of these rules have been formulate ...

(3 pages) 20 0 5.0 Jul/2001

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Computer Forensics and Criminal Justice

A good and clear understanding of the relationship between the criminal justice system and computer crimes is a key factor in the investigation of those crimes. It is important for the invest ... or terminate the investigation. Paying attention to the criminal justice system when, dealing with computer crimes results in success in investigation's procedures.Once a criminal act is suspected on ...

(3 pages) 71 0 4.2 Jul/2007

Subjects: Science Essays > Computer Science > Computer Ethics

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thorne's "The Scarlet Letter," where the second thing built in a Utopia was a prison, the advent of computer crime is only becoming more prevelant everyday. The whole idea of a computer crime is rathe ... idea of a computer crime is rather absurd indeed. Really, who wants to go around spray painting on computers anyway? Though the definition of computer crime varies from source to source, the most com ...

(13 pages) 43 0 5.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Science Essays > Computer Science > Internet and networking

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Computer Crime The technological revolution has taken full swing . If a business doesn't have some f ... thorne's "The Scarlet Letter," where the second thing built in a Utopia was a prison, the advent of computer crime is only becoming more prevelant everyday. The whole idea of a computer crime is rathe ... idea of a computer crime is rather absurd indeed. Really, who wants to go around spray painting on computers anyway? Though the definition of computer crime varies from source to source, the most com ...

(12 pages) 27 0 5.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Science Essays > Computer Science

Executive Mis-Conduct

ollar crime can therefore overlap into the corporate crime world because the opportunity for fraud, computer crime, embezzlement, etc. is more available to white-collar employees. With that being said ...

(11 pages) 90 0 0.0 Mar/2008

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management