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Computer Security Risks
Computer Security Risks
COMPACTION – remove characters and store WIRELESS ACCESS - poses additional security
elsewhere. risks
- About 80 percent of wireless networks
DIGITALSIGNATURE - is an encrypted code that have no security protection.
a person, Web site, or organization attaches to
an electronic message to verify the identity of WAR DRIVING - allows individuals to detect
the sender. wireless networks while driving a vehicle
through the area.
DIGITAL CERTIFICATE - is a notice that
guarantees a user or a Web site is legitimate.
Issued by a certificate authority.
• A wireless access point should not • Neglects family and friends
broadcast a network name • Problems at work or school
• Change the default network name
• Configure a WAP so that only ETHICS AND SOCIETY
certain devices
can access it COMPUTER ETHICS - are the moral guidelines
• Use WPA or WPA2 security standards that govern the use of computers and
information systems.
HEALTH CONCERNS OF COMPUTER USE
INFORMATION ACCURACY - is a concern. Not
HEALTH CONCERNS: all information on the Web is correct.
1. Repetitive strain injury (RSI)
- Tendonitis INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS - are the
- Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) rights to which creators are entitled for their
work.
2. Computer vision syndrome (CVS)
COPYRIGHT - protects any tangible form of
TECNIQUES TO EASE EYESTRAIN: expression.