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Computer History When computers were introduced to the nation, the issue of ethics was not relevant. However, in present day, most of the world owns a computer or has some way to access a computer. Especially with a modem, almost anyone can tap into confidential files and use information in an illegal way. It is extremely difficult to track down computer crimes as well, so more often than not, the public must rely on the …

…stop it. Technical advances can easily be overcome. The only way to stop it is to change the social attitude and individual consciences towards piracy. As technology changes in computers and software, we must also realize that certain responsibilities come along with these new advances. Hacking and piracy are only a part of computer ethics, but they are important and should be dealt with, the future of the industry depends upon it and everything else.