Showing posts with label Assignment 1. Show all posts
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Saturday, February 6, 2010

Define hacking and give an example of hacking activity.

Hacking refers to the re-configuring or re-programming of a system to function in ways not facilitated by the owner, administrator, or designer. The term(s) have several related meanings in the technology and computer science fields, wherein a "hack" may refer to a clever or quick fix to a computer program problem, or to what may be perceived to be a clumsy or inelegant (but usually relatively quick) solution to a problem.

The terms "hack" and "hacking" are also used to refer to a modification of a program or device to give the user access to features that were otherwise unavailable, such as DIY circuit bending. It is from this usage that the term "hacking" is often incorrectly used to refer to more nefarious criminal uses such as identity theft, credit card fraud or other actions categorized as computer crime; there being a distinction between security breaking and hacking, a better term for security breaking would be "cracking".

Define ‘computer theft and give an example of an activity that reflects computer theft.

Computer theft is a common example is when a person starts to steal information from sites, or cause damage to, a computer or computer network. This can be entirely virtual in that the information only exists in digital form, and the damage, while real, has no physical consequence other than the machine ceases to function. In some legal systems, intangible property cannot be stolen and the damage must be visible, e.g. as resulting from a blow from a hammer. Where human-centric terminology is used for crimes relying on natural language skills and innate gullibility, definitions have to be modified to ensure that fraudulent behavior remains criminal no matter how it is committed.

A computer can be a source of evidence. Even though the computer is not directly used for criminal purposes, it is an excellent device for record keeping, particularly given the power to encrypt the data. If this evidence can be obtained and decrypted, it can be of great value to criminal investigators.

Friday, February 5, 2010

Why I chose ICT rather than PA and Biology?



Why I chose ICT rather than PA and Biology?
Maksudnya, kenapa saya pilih ICT daripada PA dan Biology...??
Sebabnya, saya memang suka subjek ini kalau nak dibandingkan dengan subjek PA dan Biology. Sebab yang paling utama sekali ialah saya tak berapa suka mengira. Sebab yang kedua pula ialah disebabkan saya tidak berapa nak suka subjek sains terutamanya Biology. Saya pun tak tahu kenapa saya tak suka subjek ni.
Tambahan lagi, subjek ICT memang menarik. Masa saya kecil lagi saya sudah dididik untuk belajar menggunakan komputer. Sejak itulah saya jatuh cinta pandang pertama pada komputer. Ia seperti ada aura yang begitu kuat untuk menarik saya supaya tidak meninggalkan komputer tersebut walaupun untuk seketika sahaja sehingga kadangkala melalaikan saya sendidri.
Walaubagaimanapun, ICT ada juga faedahnya. Pada saya, ICT banyak membantu saya untuk menyiapkan tugasan yang diberikan oleh guru seperti transkripsi B. Melayu dan juga B. Inggeris. Bukan setakat transkripsi sahaja, malah penggunaan ICT membantu saya untuk menyiapkan karangan yang diberikan oleh guru. Terutamanya setelah saya naik ke tingkatan 4. Guru B. Melayu saya iaitu En. Nordin suka sangat memberi karangan yang sukar. Bukan sekadar sukar, tetapi karangan tersebut mestilah melebihi daripada 4 muka surat dan peribahasa tidak kurang daripada 4. Oleh sebab itulah saya kata ICT banyak membantu sya dalam menyiapkan kerja rumah saya.
Kesimpulannya, ICT banyak memudahkan tugasan seharian saya walaupun ia kadangkala melalaikan saya.