computer misuse act

computer misuse act

1. unauthorised access to computer material

2. unauthorised access with intent to commit a crime

   • attempting to log on as someone else with the intention of breaking the law
     • considered a very serious offence
       • e.g. logging on to someone else's ebay account to defraud a customer

3. unauthorised modification of computer material

   • deletion of files
     • changing the files
       • introduction of viruses

4. making, supplying or obtaining material that could be used in computer misuse offences

   • creation of viruses
     • supplying viruses to others
       • acquiring viruses from others for use

5. the computer misuse act is a law that makes any unauthorised access to any computer materials illegal even if you have the password

6. WHY DO HACKERS HACK?

   • some do it for pure mischief
     • to disrupt a business
       • for political reasons to expose wrongdoing or to get revenge on people with opposing views
         • personal gain e.g. hack an account to get the money
           • get info and blackmail them by asking for money
   • plant fake information and then falsely accuse
     • to steal or modify information

7. to prevent hackers from asking you for money in exchange for the release of your information you should always keep backup files