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Security, Netiquette, Privacy, and Ethics PowerPoint: https://cislinux.hfcc.edu/~djmaier/cis221-223/SecurityNetPrivacyEthics.pdf
Dictionary.com: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/netiquette
Webster University: http://www.webster.edu/technology/service-desk/illegal-downloading.html

Password length should be at least 8-15 characters in space; the longer the better.
Use different passwords for different sites.
and Facebook page.
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Sources: Security, Netiquette, Privacy, and Ethics PowerPoint

Downloading music online without paying for it.
This infringes on the copyrights of the artists.
Sources: Webster University
Security, Netiquette, Privacy, and Ethics PowerPoint

Security, Netiquette, Privacy, and Ethics PowerPoint: https://cislinux.hfcc.edu/~djmaier/cis221-223/SecurityNetPrivacyEthics.pdf
Dictionary.com: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/netiquette

Good and Bad Netiquette
("Network Etiquette"): guidelines, or set of rules, for good/acceptable online behavior; the do's and don'tsrules of online communication.etiquette that apply when communicating over computer networks,especially the Internet.
Good Netiquette Examples:
Use descriptive subject lines in emails.
Posting photos of others online without permission.
Once photos are online they are permanent.
Sources: Dictionary.com
Security, Netiquette, Privacy, and Ethics PowerPoint

Unethical Computer Activities
Computer or Network Security Threats
References

Security, Netiquette, Privacy, and Ethics PowerPoint: https://cislinux.hfcc.edu/~djmaier/cis221-223/SecurityNetPrivacyEthics.pdf

Netiquette: The Good and the Bad
Unethical Computer Activities
Computer or Network Security Threats

Possible Threats
Hoaxes
Involves emails sent out with false information for the purpose of making the recipient believe it is true.
Can contain scam/phishing attachment.
Prevention:
Follow safe web browsing and email habits.
Do not respond to hoaxes.
Do not open attachments from someone you don't know.
Copy and paste URL into web browser to make sure links are not redirecting you to a phishing site.
Phishing
E-mails are sent from a malicious source masquerading as a trustworthy entity in order to get you to divulge your personal information.
This is an example of a privacy threat.
Prevention:
Install a phishing toolbar to detect phishing websites
Ex. SmartScreen Filter from Microsoft Internet Explorer
Use safe web browsing and email habits.
Keylogger
Tracks and records the user keyboard usage, often in order to gain access to passwords.
Prevention:
Choose good, strong passwords.
Use mixed-case characters (A-Z, a-z) and numbers (0-9) in your password.
Password length should be at least 8-15 characters in space; the longer the better.
Use different passwords for different sites.
Ex. choose different passwords for your bank account and Facebook page.