Malware and computer crimes.

Malware and computer crimes.

1. What role does the Computer Misuse Act play in keeping the internet safe?

   • The Computer Misuse Act (CMA) was drafted in 1990, to provide a law to govern the way that individuals can lawfully access data on a computer system.
     • First and foremost, it criminalised any unauthorised access to data and the practice of modifying stored information without the permission of the owner.

2. What are the benefits of the Computer Misuse Act for the safety of the internet?

   • The Computer Misuse Act is highly useful in ensuring that peoples work and personal information is kept safe
     • However it can be difficult in finding a person to prosecute if the Act is breached due to the enormity of the Internet.

3. what is malware?

   • Malware stands for “malicious software”.
     • It is a small program which enters a computer or network through a downloaded file or vulnerability in a network

4. Malware might: – gather personal or sensitive data from your computer

   • – modify or delete files on your computer

5. How do you avoid Malware?

   • Avoid clicking on everything, e.g. offers that seem too good to be true (on both websites and email).
     • Don’t visit illegal sites, such as those that let you download copyright material.
       • Make sure your browser is configured to always ask before running files and downloading automatically.