Essay über die Geschichte, die Entstehung und die Auswirkungen von Computer Viren auf die Gesellschaft
Table of Contents
- Computer Viruses: History, Reasons and Effects on Society
- Abstracts
- Computer Viruses: History, Reasons and Effects on Society
- Bibliography
Objectives and Key Themes
This text explores the phenomenon of computer viruses, examining their history, reasons for their creation, and their effects on society. It aims to delve into the motivations behind the development of these viruses, highlighting the role of hackers and the consequences of their actions.
- The history of computer viruses and their emergence in the late 1980s
- The reasons for the creation of computer viruses, including the rise of personal computers, bulletin board systems, and floppy disks
- The impact of computer viruses on everyday life and the business sector
- The ethical and moral implications of computer viruses
- The social significance of computer viruses and the motives behind their creation
Chapter Summaries
The text begins by outlining the emergence of computer viruses in the early 1980s, alongside the rise of the internet. It explores the role of hackers in spreading viruses and the destructive consequences of their actions. The text then delves into the historical context of computer viruses, focusing on the rise of personal computers, bulletin board systems, and floppy disks as key factors in their development.
The chapter examines the various reasons why people create and spread computer viruses. It discusses the motivations behind their actions, including the desire for recognition and the potential for financial gain. The text also highlights the impact of computer viruses on both individuals and businesses, emphasizing the loss of information, disruption of systems, and the potential for financial damage.
Keywords
The primary keywords and focus topics of the text include computer viruses, hackers, internet security, social impact, ethical considerations, history of computer viruses, motivations for virus creation, and the consequences of virus proliferation.
- Quote paper
- Sirinya Pakditawan (Author), 2001, Essay: Computer Viruses, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/186203
