2. 1. Understand the several problems ICT has
created in their generation; and
2. Write a reflective essay on how ICT can
change the world for better or for worse
3. 1. phishing-spoofing- the act of sending multiple emails to multiple users in hopes
of having a number of them clicking on the links or malwares attached to the
emails. Most email services today have spam or bulk folders that automatically
put these suspicious emails to that folder. However, this is not 100% accurate
that some emails not filtered and some others emails that are legitimate end
upon on the spam folder.
2. blackmail/extortion- the act of using the internet to threaten or damage
someone’s Reputation to extort money or anything else of value.This can be
avoided if you are aware of what you should post on the internet.The victims of
this act tend to have posted something “inappropriate” over the internet even if
they put it at secured location
4. Accessing stored communication- or hacking; the act of obtaining unauthorized
access to data from a computer network.This is typically done to commercial and
government sites to threaten its owner. In late 2014, a group of hackers hacked
sony’s website because of the impending release of the controversial film “the
interview”
3. Sports betting – the act of wagering on any sports event over the internet. In
some countries, gambling (including sports betting) is illegal even if you are doing
it over the internet
4. Non-delivery of merchandise- the act of devising a scheme wherein a culprit post
an item or service for sale on the internet and once the transaction’s have been
done, does really give the item or service.
5. Electronic harassment- the act of anonymously using the internet to harass,
abuse, threaten, or annoy other people.This is also an act of cyber bullying
however, because the culprit is anonymous, it is hard to detect who is bullying you
6. Child pornography- the act of using the internet to show child pornography this
act is highly punishable by law
5. 8. Prostitution- the act of using the internet to engage in prostitution
9. DrugTrafficking- the act of selling illegal substances using internet
10. Criminal copyright infringement- the act of piracy mainly for financial gain. In late 2014,
the number one pirate website, thepirateby, was raided for the second time due to
years of pirating movies, music, games, books, and other software these kinds of
website earn money through advertising.
the Internet is the present and the future of yourr generation and you define what
impact it can do to shape our society, whether it is negative or positive.The future is in
your hands.
6. there are several ways the authorities can help solve or prevent cybercrimes.
Here are some of them
1. Network Security- before a hacker can get through the unauthorized files he or she is
targeting, the hacker has to get through several security measures like Encryption is the
process of converting raw data into code. However, theses methods are not 100% secure
and there will always be away for hacker to hack
2. Investigation- URL tracing and logging are used by website to track your unique IP
addresses.This can be used by investigators to trace hackers. In piracy, trackers are used
to identify ip addresses currently sharing a pirated file.
3. Penalties- More and more laws are being created and implemented today. Penalties
include both a fine and imprisonment
7. As responsible users of technology, we should be are of the limitations of using the
internet
1. Form a group of three members
2. Write the Internet crimes that are rampant today
3. Research on the punishments for the said crimes and discuss among yourselves if these
punishment are fair or not
4. Try to revise these punishment as you see fit
5. Report your revisio0n in class
