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Computer Misuse
By:Alex Meadows Michael Read
How can you misuse a computer?
• Accessing data stored electronically• Copying software without permission• Corrupting data• Email and Chat room Abuse• Pornography• Grooming• Identity and financial abuses• Viruses
Hacking
• Defined as breaking into your IT system without consent.
• It is still an offence if no damage is done and no files are deleted
• Precautions such as Firewalls, Anti-Virus and secure passwords should be taken against hacking
Computer Misuse Act (1990)
• The act defines three specific offences:– Unauthorised access to computer material– Unauthorised access to a computer with intent to
commit or facilitate the commission of a serious crime
– Unauthorised modification of computer material
Computer Misuse Punishments
• Unauthorised access to computer material including copying software stored on the computer:– 6 months in prison or a £5,000 fine
• Unauthorised access with intent to commit further offences i.e. spreading viruses– 5 years in prison or an unlimited fine
• Changing computer information
Cyber-x type activities
• Taking malicious forms of offline communications online…– Cyber bullying– Cyber terrorism– Cyber stalker
…in the headlines today!
• A man incited riots on Facebook in Wales. The man was sentenced under the malicious communications act for four years.
• A disgruntled IT supplier hacked a estate agent website and replaced pictures of houses with pornography. The person was convicted under the computer misuse act.
How does computer misuse affect…
• Extra security to prevent unauthorised access to confidential data
• As an ISP, BT have to block access to illegal file sharing websites
• OFCOM regulations to tackle equivalence issues
• The different BT Group businesses have to operate from different building areas
How does computer misuse affect…
• Extra security to prevent unauthorised access to confidential data
• Payments are dealt with by a 3rd Party to fully comply with the Data Protection Act
• Strict selling guidelines
• Extra security to prevent unauthorised access to confidential data
• Obliged to alert users of ‘hoax’ websites• Filter inappropriate content• Prime arena for cyber-x activities
How does computer misuse affect…
How the computer misuse act impacts the way in which an organisations products and services are offered
• General points to note– Increased internet security– Employee awareness programmes– Data Protection systems
Any Questions?