Final Quiz For Module 11-13

1. What is computer crime?: A computer crime is a crime done using a computer through a network or standalone manner but mostly  it is a criminal exploitation of the Internet. Most computer crimes are scams, scandals, false information, PIRACY(mostly on movie and music industry), counterfeiting, copyright infringement,  terrorism and CRACKING or HACKING.


2.Give an example of a computer crime not stated in the Computer Ethics blog: Conficker, also known as Downup, Downadup and Kido, is a computer worm targeting the Microsoft Windows operating system that was first detected in November 2008. It uses flaws in Windows software and Dictionary attacks on administrator passwords to co-opt machines and link them into a virtual computer that can be commanded remotely by its authors. Conficker has since spread rapidly into what is now believed to be the largest computer worm infection since the 2003 SQL Slammer, with more than seven million government, business and home computers in over 200 countries now under its control. The worm has been unusually difficult to counter because of its combined use of many advanced malware techniques.
  3.) Section 33a of Republic Act 8792 states that: Hacking or crackling with refers to unauthorized access into or interference in a computer system/server or information and communication system; or any access in order to corrupt, alter, steal, or destroy using a computer or other similar information and communication devices, without the knowledge and consent of the owner of the computer or information and communications system, including the introduction of computer viruses and the like, resulting in the corruption, destruction, alteration, theft or loss of electronic data messages or electronic documents shall be punished by a minimum fine of One Hundred Thousand pesos (P 100,000.00) and a maximum commensurate to the damage incurred and a mandatory imprisonment of six (6) months to three (3) years.

4.)In Visayas State University, there is an office that deals with protecting the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) of those who publish their intellectual output works. What is this office that caters with IPR concerns? Who is the head of this office?: The Office that hanndles the IPR is the Office of the Director for Research & Extension headed by Dr. Othello Capuno.