7.5. Cyber Ethics

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is cyber ethics?

   Hint

   Think about guidelines relating to online conduct.

2. 2.

   Give an example of an ethical practice in cyberspace.

   Hint

   Consider actions that involve respect for others.

3. 3.

   What is the purpose of cyber ethics?

   • To regulate hacker activities
   • To outline moral online behavior
   • To promote software piracy

   Hint

   Think about ethics as moral principles.

4. 4.

   True or False: Hacking without consent is considered an ethical practice.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what consent means in terms of online activities.

5. 5.

   Imagine you discover a serious vulnerability in a popular application. Outline the steps you would take to handle this ethically.

   Hint

   Consider the process of responsible disclosure.

6. 6.

   Discuss the potential long-term impacts of widespread unethical behavior on a community's trust.

   Hint

   Reflect on the social implications of unethical behavior.