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Creating a computer virus is unethical because viruses do things on people's computer's without their permission. Creating and distributing a computer virus would be like using their computer without their consent. Also, depending on what the computer virus does, you could incur a number of other ethical problems - like stealing, harassment, etc.
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How you create moblie virus?
WikiAnswers does not provide information on illegal acts, such as writing computer virus programs.
Why it is unethical to create and distribute computer viruses?
Because they can cause harm to major computer systems like the data kept in a hospital or in a major government institution. And because they are REALLY ANNOYING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hacking is an example of unethical computer use?
not at all
What is acronym for virus in computer in computer?
There is no Abbreviation of VIRUS. Its an Latin word which means "toxin or poison". Plz search for Virus in google search engine for more details.
Do viruses harm your computer even when its off?
No it cannot because a virus affects the process of a computer. if the computer is off there are no processes. but the computer will still have a virus.... use anti- virus programs to be rid of it.
Explain in detail why is it unethical to create and distribute computer virus?
get on the computer
Why it is unethical to create and distribute computer virus?
It is generally considered unethical because computer viruses and other malicious programs harm other people's computers, which are other people's property. They also can violate other people's privacy, and also that you are accessing their computer without their permission.
What is the cause of a virus in a computer?
There could be many reasons. The computer could have a malfunction and accidentally create a virus. Or, a person could create a virus and send it to you through an e-mail, an ad on the internet, etc.
What cause computer virus?
Malicious (evil) people create computer viruses.
Is virus a system software or application software?
no because a virus con kill your computer
How you create moblie virus?
WikiAnswers does not provide information on illegal acts, such as writing computer virus programs.
How do you create a hacker in doodle god?
Computer + virus will give you hacker.
If you get a toolbar on the computer will it create a virus?
no i have got loads of toolbars and i have not got 1 virus yet just carry on and do it do wot Eva u want with toolbars they wont create virus's
What does unethical use of online resources mean?
what does unethical use of computer mean
Why it is unethical to create and distribute computer viruses?
Because they can cause harm to major computer systems like the data kept in a hospital or in a major government institution. And because they are REALLY ANNOYING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Why is it unethical to create and distribute virus?
Your question is a bit ambiguous, but I'll try to split it into a few sections: Creating a virus isn't unethical, just frowned upon my the majority of society because of the negative connotations given to the term "virus" and "hacker". Distributing a virus isn't unethical, the activation of CERTAIN viruses is unethical. Some viruses can be used to actually help a system. Norton and McAfee employ viruses and virus derivatives to search for certain causes of viruses, etc. Other viruses destroy and manipulate files and THESE are the unethical ones most people talk about. For an example of a helpful virus, think of the code: del *.* This will effectively destroy every file of every type from the computer it is activated on. If you modify the file however, you can help your system like so: del *.jpg.exe This code will destroy every file ending in the extension .jpg.exe. In case you haven't seen this extension often it's because it's used as a primary means of distributing viruses. Only the FINAL extension is shown so most people will see "Awesome Pic.jpg" and open it, not knowing that it's actually a harmful virus program. Hope this helps!
Which unethical actions in the computer field must be treated as criminal offenses?
Hacking and virus creations are serious crimes that must be treated just like other criminal offenses.
