This report will look in depth at the statement of weather or not hacking is a criminal activity. Firstly, looking at the definition of computer crime and identifying the correlations and differences between traditional crime and computer crime. Similarly looking at criminal activity and what criminal activity is. Also looking at hacking and how it is defined, before finally making a final critical opinion if ‘hacking is not a criminal activity’ or not and look at the law and legal issues that outline the subject. Finally the report will conclude by discussing the findings made during the research.
Computer Crime definition (205)
Computer crime, also known as cybercrime happens when a crime is committed involving the use of technology such as a computer or other peripheral normally with the aid of the …show more content…
People who break the law can face consequences such as have to go before a judge who then has powers to imprison people for breaking the laws. This all depends on which law they have broken and to what extent.
Argue why should we follow the laws? (Legal issues)
Laws should be followed to allow everyone to live in a free world, and not live in fear that there property could be stolen or damaged, or friends and family could be injured or killed. Which could be due to people having free access to carry guns and knives, all of which are currently prohibited due to laws in certain countries.
Are there different types of laws?
There are many different areas of law, and these all relate to different area within society. Laws such as animal law, which will govern the way animals are treated and looked after in the world. But a more important law to look at in terms of this report is computing, and the laws the surround it. This governs the way digitalised media and software is used and the security of
Computer Crime definition (205)
Computer crime, also known as cybercrime happens when a crime is committed involving the use of technology such as a computer or other peripheral normally with the aid of the …show more content…
People who break the law can face consequences such as have to go before a judge who then has powers to imprison people for breaking the laws. This all depends on which law they have broken and to what extent.
Argue why should we follow the laws? (Legal issues)
Laws should be followed to allow everyone to live in a free world, and not live in fear that there property could be stolen or damaged, or friends and family could be injured or killed. Which could be due to people having free access to carry guns and knives, all of which are currently prohibited due to laws in certain countries.
Are there different types of laws?
There are many different areas of law, and these all relate to different area within society. Laws such as animal law, which will govern the way animals are treated and looked after in the world. But a more important law to look at in terms of this report is computing, and the laws the surround it. This governs the way digitalised media and software is used and the security of