COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER ETHICS AND SECURITY

ETHICS IN COMPUTING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Stealing ____ is as good as robbery
A
sensitive information
B
equipments
C
food
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Put very simply, someone is guilty of robbery if he steals from a person using force or makes them think force will be used. Theft means taking someone’s property but does not involve the use of force. Burglary means illegally entering a property in order to steal property from it.

Detailed explanation-2: -Identity theft is when someone steals your personal information or possessions so they can use your identity. Identity fraud is when they use your identity for their own financial gain – which ultimately costs you dearly.

Detailed explanation-3: -Phishing and SMiShing. Phishing involves sending you a fraudulent email that looks to be authentic, say an email from your bank asking you to verify your account information. Dumpster Diving. Wireless Hacking. Fake Lottery Winnings, Jobs, Etc. ATM and Payment Machines.

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