Module 7: Computer Abuses

Difference between Spamming and Flaming
Spamming is sending unsolicited commercial email or internet junk e-mail to someone you may not know. On the other hand, flaming is sending abusive e-mail or message to someone, with an intention of disrespecting him or attacking him personally.

Difference between a virus and a worm
Virus is a program that reproduces its own code by attaching itself to other executed file. The virus' code is executed when the executable file is run. On the other hand, a worm is self-replicating program to spread across a network even without outside actions needed to take place.

Sample Computer Abuse
Spreading of virus is I think one of the worst computer abuses. It is unethical because it harms the owners/users of the machines that get infected. It may prevent the user from accessing the computer resource and thereby cause potential delays in the work.

Hurricane Katrina Scum
We heard about the tragic event of Hurricane Katrina, causing hundreds of deaths, thousands injured and damaging millions of dollars worth of property. In the Hurricane Katrina scum, some people take advantage of the loss of the people by asking donations through websites and not forwarding such donations to the victims of the catastrophe. This may not happen only with Hurricane Katrina but for all tragedies that some people use to take advantage of the kindness and sympathy of the people to victims of tragedies.