Computer Crimes
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Hacker; some people look at this word, and they see it labeled as a term of respect and honor. It is a word that describes a certain skill and not a specific activity. Others, however, use the term to label a certain group of people who commit crimes set using computers. These people think that computer crimes are no different from crimes committed outside the homes. People who commit these crimes should be held responsible for whatever damage they cause, and pay the price for hacking like any other criminal. In a sense this is true, however, I believe there are certain instances where hacking is not a crime.
Computer Terrorism has become a very popular topic of discussion in recent daily news. This is a fine example of how computers can and are being used for evil. The biggest scare is thinking about the next possible Al Queida attack on the United States. While a lot of people are imagining some type of nuclear attack or chemical warfare, a very obvious possibility is the computer attack...