Cyber Crime, Legal, And Ethical Aspects

Papa (2011), indicated to combat these issues administrators must consider protective measures for both internet and technology use (p.198). Protocols for teaching students how to use the internet appropriately must be put in place (Papa, 2011, p. 198). Antivirus and protection software must also purchased to “prevent extensive damage to existing computer systems” (Papa, 2011, p.198). Regrettably, despite our best efforts to maintain network security we must still face the possibility of people or physical threats such as:

There are many threats a network faces when the IT department allows students to connect to the network or Internet

Cybersecurity has always been a big issue because everyone can imagine putting up the most advanced security into place and call it good. However, these measures aren’t always the most convenient and/or they infringe on the privacy boundary. The blame has been put on everyone and fingers were pointed to everyone as well when data was compromised. Laws proposed are usually always under fire because of privacy infringement. Businesses are being hacked and it falls onto the consumers to watch for “suspicious charges” on their account. The population posts information on social media without thinking about the bigger picture.

Essi Viding, a professor in the psychology and language sciences department of University College London, who was not involved in

Cyber-Crime can be defined as the action of making an offence using computers, information technology and virtual reality that is punishable by law. Cyber-Crime can range from fraud, hacking, money laundering and theft, through to cyberstalking, cyberbullying, identity theft, child sexual exploitation and child grooming. The specific type of Cyber- Crime that will be explored sexting. Which can range from sending sexually explicit pictures and messages and also, others taking sexually explicit pictures of you.

Schools have a responsibility to safeguard the welfare of children. They must ensure professional training of all staff on safeguarding children’s welfare, they must have a named member of staff with responsibilities for children’s safety including e-safety, they must develop children’s knowledge and awareness of acceptable and unacceptable behavior (including online behavior), they must observe for signs of abuse and changes in children’s behaviour. They must specifically know and support children who are at greater risk of abuse as identified in the ‘at risk register’. Schools must monitor and keep records and share information with other agencies as appropriate. Schools must also put in place policies and security systems for e-learning

___Although many argue that technology has taken jobs or facilitated cyber crimes, the majority use this amazing tool to spread knowledge and make the day to day easier. First, with the creation of the internet, the world became 'a small place' connecting people of every place. Secondly, the robotic tools have made the production of everything faster.

The Australian Law cannot cope with the rapid rise of cyber crime, cyber attacks are increasing, identify theft is becoming more common and phishing is becoming a more popular way of accessing bank details.

Cybercrime is known as any type of violation to the federal or state laws that is committed through the use of a computer or another technological device. Common types of cybercrime described by the Federal Bureau of investigation (FBI) include: Internal cybercrime. These crimes are also known as Malware, and they include the creation of viruses and other malicious software with the intention to damage someone else’s computer. Second category is Internet and Telecommunication Crimes. Such crimes include making pranks over the phone, illegal internet-based gambling, dissemination of illegal material, such as child pornography, theft of telecommunications systems, among others. The third category of cybercrime stated by the FBI is known as Support

A review of the district’s policy dictated that all the stakeholders listed above provide input and contribute to the effective or ineffectiveness of the policy. It was no surprise that all the stakeholders indicated that the policy is dated. Although the state code requires the policy be updated every two years, the fast-pace environment of the Internet, the need to provide all students with access, the dominance of social media, and the continually expanding cyber threats and security breaches necessitate a review of the policy every year. The current policy does not address any of these issues. Mrs. Wall and Mrs. Lancaster both stated that the policy is “very thin” and lacks the needed guidance on how to handle students and adults who violate the policy. Mr. Lancaster did note that the district’s Code of Professionalism for employees provided more information on Internet use than the AUP but the COP is not referenced in the policy. Sandro Bianchi indicated

Cyber Crime is described as criminal activity committed via use of electronic communications with respect to cyber fraud or identity theft through phishing and spoofing. There are many other forms of cyber-crime also such as harassment, pornography etc. via use of information technology.

What would later turn out to be one of the deadliest hacks in the history of cyber crime began when actor Seth Rogen and screenwriter Goldberg Evans joked about producing a comedy that would feature the assassination of North Korean’s leader Kim Jong-un. A few months later, the reality of the joke dawned when Sony Pictures Entertainment made an announcement that both Rogen and Goldberg would direct the movie dubbed “The Interview.” The movie was to be officially released toward the end of 2014. However, just before the release of the movie a tragic incident unfolded that left hackers in total control of Sony Pictures Entertainment Network. A group by the name The Guardians of Peace (GOP) had breached Sony Pictures Entertainment and brought their operations to a standstill. The hackers stole over a hundred terabytes of private date containing salaries, Social Security Numbers, movies, and others personal identifiable data. A few days later, the stolen data started popping up on the internet along with GOP’s demands including a warning not to release the movie “The Interview” (Sanchez, 2015). In this paper, an analysis of the motivation behind the attack and response to safeguard against further breeching will be dealt with.

1. Physical loss of systems – Physical information technologies systems, i.e., computers, servers and other electronic equipment are required for the cyber activity. Consequently, it is very important to consider the risks related to the damage or loss of the physical electronic equipment. Risks can be for example, internal water damage in the office building damaging the computers and other equipment or fire in server room as a result of temperature change and other risks.

Schools are entrusted with children by their parents for major part of their day. It is expected and desirable to make sure all children feel safe in their environment. Keeping schools safe requires planning and constant vigilance. It's not just a matter of locking all the doors and windows any more. We have to be aware of electronic threats including stealing confidential data and social –emotional threats. School safety has to be everyone's responsibility. Everybody, from the teachers to the maintenance staff, can be a principal’s eyes and ears, but it mainly falls on the building principal to make sure all the safety procedures are in place, followed and practiced regularly.

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