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10 Commandments of Computer Ethics

Evidences shown

Hacktivist

Thou shall not interfere with other people’s computer work

Ethan broke into Media Defender

Hacktivist

Thou shall not snoop around in other people’s computer files.

Ethan found folder after folder labeled with the names of some of the largest media companies in the planet.

Hacktivist

Thou shall not use a computer to steal.

Ethan hands me a flash drive containing documents that I was later able to verify as internal

Hacktivist

Thou shall not use other people’s computer resources without authorization or proper compensation.

Ethan continued to log in to Media Defender about twice a week.

Hacktivist

Thou shalt not copy or use proprietary software for which you have not paid

Ethan and his friends put more material online.

Hacktivist

Thou shall not use a computer to harm other people.

He heard a yet-to-be-released Madonna track blaring from a set of speakers.