Ethics in Computer Hacking
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Why do some people justify their malicious computer behavior?

  • Because they believe it is legal
  • Because they want to impress their peers
  • Because they see virus writers as geniuses
  • Because they think everyone has antivirus software (correct)

    • How has social pressure influenced hackers and virus writers?

  • It has reduced the acceptance of making virus source code public (correct)
  • It has made their actions more acceptable
  • It has portrayed them as geniuses
  • It has increased their popularity among young people

    • What change has the media undergone regarding the portrayal of virus writers?

  • They have started promoting writing viruses as cool
  • They depict virus writers as misunderstood geniuses
  • They no longer portray virus writers as brilliant and misunderstood (correct)
  • They now consider virus writers as heroes

    • How do peers of hackers and virus writers influence their behavior according to the text?

    <p>By telling them 'this is not cool'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How has the media's portrayal of virus writers changed over time?

    <p>They are no longer promoted as brilliant and misunderstood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one reason for the decrease in acceptance of online publication of virus source code?

    <p>Decreased availability of antivirus software</p> Signup and view all the answers

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