The Internet provides a wide variety of opportunities for communication and development, but unfortunately it also has its dark side.
Crackers, or black-hat hackers, are computer criminals who use technology tо perform a variety of crimes: virus propagation, fraud, intellectual property theft, etc.
Internet-based crimes include scam, email fraud to obtain money or valuables, and phishing, bank fraud, to get banking information such as passwords of Internet bank accounts or credit card details. Both crimes use emails of websites that look like those of real organizations.
Due to its anonymity, the Internet also provides the right environment for cyberstalking, online harassment or abuse, mainly in chat rooms or newsgroups.
Piracy, the illegal copying and distribution of copyrighted software, information, music and video files, is widespread.
But by far the most common type of crime involves malware.
Malware: viruses, worms, trojans and spyware
Malware (malicious software) is software created to damage or alter the computer data or its operations. These are the main types.
Viruses arc programs that spread by attaching themselves to executable files or documents. When the infected program is run, the virus propagates to other files or programs on the computer. Some viruses are designed to work at a particular time or on a specific date, e.g. on Friday 13th. An email virus spreads by sending a copy of itself to everyone in an email address book.
Worms are self-copying programs that have the capacity to move from one computer to another without human help, by exploiting security flaws in computer networks. Worms are self-contained and don't need to be attached to a document or program the way viruses do.
Trojan horses are malicious programs disguised as innocent-looking files or embedded within legitimate software. Once they are activated, they may affect the computer in a variety of ways: some are just annoying, others are more ominous, creating a backdoor to the computer which can be used to collect stored data. They don't copy themselves or reproduce by infecting other files.
Spyware, software designed to collect information from computers for commercial or criminal purposes, is another example of malicious software. It usually comes hidden in fake freeware or shareware applications downloadable from the Internet.
Task 14. Identify the Internet crimes sentences (1-6) refer to. Then match them with the advice below (a-f).
Crackers try to find a way to copy the latest game or computer program.
A study has revealed that half a million people will automatically open an email they believe to be from their bank and happily send off all their security details.
This software's danger is hidden behind an attractive appearance. That's why it is often wrapped in attractive packages promising photos of celebrities like Anna Kournikova or Jennifer Lopez.
There is a particular danger in Internet commerce and emails. Many people believe they have been offered a special gift only to find out later they have been deceived.
'Nimda' spreads by sending infected emails and is also able to infect websites, so when a user visits a compromised website, the browser can infect the computer.
Every day, millions of children spend time in Internet chat rooms talking to strangers. But what many of them don't realize is that some of the surfers chatting with them may be sexual predators.
People shouldn't buy cracked software or download music illegally from the Internet.
Be suspicious of wonderful offers. Don't buy if you aren't sure.
It's dangerous to give personal information to people you contact in chat rooms.
Don’t open attachments from people you don't know even if the subject looks attractive.
Scan your email and be careful about which websites you visit.
Check with your bank before sending information.
LANGUAGE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
Exercise 1. Put each verb into the correct form.
He (have) a bath when the phone rang.
He suddenly realized that he (travel) in the wrong direction.
He (talk) to people over the Internet at 8 o’clock yesterday.
You looked very busy when I saw you last night. What you (do)?
The boys (play) computer games when they (hear) their father’s steps. They immediately (switch) off the computer and (take) out their text-books.
When I (hear) the knock I (go) to the door and (open) it, but I (not recognize) him at first because he (wear) dark glasses.
A private e-mail account (cost) Ј10 a month last year.
They (visit) cybercafй very often last week.
Exercise 2. Choose the right variant.
1. There______too much bad news on TV yesterday.
a) was c) is
b) are d) has been
2. Could you give me______glass of______milk with______sandwich?
a) a, -, a c) a, the, -
b) the, the, - d) -, the, -
3. On our trip to______Australia we crossed______Pacific Ocean.
a) the, - c) -, the
b) an, the d) -, -
4.______you introduce me to your friend as soon as she?
a) do, comes c) will, comes
b) will, come d) are, comes
5. There is no school uniform. The pupils can wear______they like.
a) whoever c) whenever
b) however d) whatever
6. I'm going on a diet tomorrow. I need______some weight.
a) to lose c) to have lost
b) lose d) losing
7. I spent______money last month that I had to go to the bank.
a) much c) so much
b) little d) so many
8. When I was a child I______play football everyday.
a) use b) am used
c) was used d) used to
9. I didn't need any help. I did it______my own.
a) for c) on
b) with d) by
10. The party______by the time I______there.
a) had finished, get c) had finished, got
b) finished, got d) finished, had got
11. We are thinking seriously______here if we can find a job.
a) move c) moving
b) of moving d) to move
12. She______the key so I climbed through a window.
a) didn't leave c) had left
b) hasn't left d) hadn't left
13. The landlord was not______about all the repairs.
a) satisfied c) think
b) worried d) prepared
14. By the time I retire I______here for twenty years.
a) '11 be working c) '11 have worked
b) '11 work d) work
15. I'll cook______that you wash up.
a) if c) even if
b) provided d) if only
16. The plane is expected______an hour ago.
a) to land c) landing
b) to have landed d) land
17 I'm looking______passing all my exams.
a) forward c) forward to
b) to d) into
18. I'd rather you______anyone what I said.
a) not tell c) not to tell
b) didn't tell d) don't tell
19. We live in______small flat near______centre of______city.
a) a, the, the c) a, the, a
b) the, a, the d) a, a, a
20. She is very secretive. She never tells_____________.
a) somebody anything c) nobody nothing
b) anybody something d) anybody anything
21. My salary isn't______yours.
a) as high c) so high
b) as high as d) so high as
22. Finally they managed to______him to change his mind.
a) advise c) make
b) insist d) persuade
23.I could arrive on time______of the traffic jam.
a) despite c) although
b) in spite d) however
24. Her father wouldn't let me______to her.
a) speak c) to speak
b) speaking d) to have spoken
Exercise 3. Translate into English:
Ще в школі Білл Гейтс зумів підібрати ключ до системи захисту і постійно крав час експлуатації машини.
Порушення авторського права - незаконне копіювання, зокрема, програми.
Пароль - це набір символів, що використовуються в якості коду до обчислювальної системи або базі даних. Комп'ютерні хулігани можуть легко підібрати пароль, якщо він являє собою ініціали або послідовні ряди чисел.
Тягнуть все: особисті коди кредитних карток, авторські музичні твори, останні комп'ютерні ігри. Хакери називають це дільбою, решта - відвертим злодійством.
Якщо ви використовуєте комп'ютер в своєму бізнесі, то ви повинні мати антивірусні програми і оновлювати їх постійно.
Є два способи уникнути зараження комп'ютерними вірусами: не встановлювати нове програмне забезпечення без перевірки і не завантажувати безкоштовну інформацію з мережі.
Найшвидшими способами нелегального розповсюдження програмного забезпечення зараз є: крадіжка, злом і торгівля краденим.
WRITING
Look at the list of cybercrimes. Discuss these questions in small groups.
Crimes on the Internet
Virus propagation
Software piracy
Stealing data and passwords by using a sniffer program
IP spoofing (making one computer look like another to gain unauthorized access)
Fraudulent use of credit card numbers
Child pornography
Violence and racist propaganda
Discuss these questions in small groups.
1. What type of crime is more dangerous?
2. What measures can be taken by governments against computer crime?
3. Personal information - address, salary, civil and criminal records - is usually kept or sold by governments and industries in electronic databases. Is personal privacy in danger?
4. Is it right to put restrictions on the contents of the Internet?
Write a summary of the discussion. Then present your view to the rest of the class.
Write a report “The best protection of information system”, using the connectors given below.
UNIT 20
Data Backup and restore procedures
Task 1. Read, write the translation and learn the basic vocabulary terms:
arson
barebones
bothersome
bot-infected
content
copy routines
cur
dishonest adware
distribution
end-user license
failures
feasible
fit
flood
fritz
fuss
harsh
high-tech twist
hostile intent
innocuous
intrusions
law maker
non-shared folder
off-site terminal
perspective
prank
pre-disaster state
registry
repel
responsible
restitution
restore procedures
rightful owner
root directory
rootkit
schedule backup
security breach
simplified
spyware
startup disk
stiff penalty
subfolders
threat
to be accused
to be tolerated
to bind together
to bother
to combat
to defend
to justify
to mastermind
to reproduce itself
to vilify
unwanted
unattended
virus trigger
Text 20A. DATA BACKUP AND RESTORE PROCEDURES
Backup and restore procedures
Have you ever mistakenly copied an old version of a document over a new version? Has your computer's hard disk drive gone on the fritz? Did a virus wipe out your files? Has lightning “fried” your computer system? These kinds of data disasters are not rare; they happen to everyone. You can’t always prevent them, so you need a backup plan that helps you recover data that's been wiped out by operator error, viruses, or hardware failures.
A backup is a copy of one or more files that has been made in case the original files become damaged. A backup is usually stored on a different storage medium from the original files. For example, you can back up files from your hard disk to a different hard disk, a writable CD or DVD: tape or Web site.
A good backup plan allows you to restore your computing environment to its pre-disaster state with a minimum of fuss. Unfortunately, no single backup plan fits everyone’s computing style or budget. You must devise your own backup plan that’s tailored to your particular computing needs.
A full-system backup contains a copy of every program, data, and system file on a computer. The advantage of a full-system backup is that you can easily restore your computer to its pre-disaster state simply by copying the backup files to a new hard disk. A full-system backup takes a lot of time, however, and automating the process requires a large-capacity tape backup device or a second hard disk drive.