Controlling Computer Crime, Where Do We Stand?
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The data processing industry acknowledged the possibility of computer crime in the late sixties and early seventies. Early security measures were targeted at internal abuse. Publicity illustrated computer hacking to all of society. Federal legislation against computer crime has been proposed, but never passed. Currently, computer crime is rarely prosecuted or reported. Only a few states have passed their own computer crime legislation.
Publication Name: Security Management
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0145-9406
Year: 1984
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ASIS Testifies on Capitol Hill
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The American Society for Industrial Security testified at a Congressional hearing on computer crime. Others testifying were a hacker and two computer consultants. The American public will suffer from computer crime. What is needed are computer security measures and federal legislation. Business and government need the assistance of federal legislation to combat computer crime.
Publication Name: Security Management
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0145-9406
Year: 1984
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Computer Abuse: A Crime of the Times
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The general public is becoming aware of computer abuse. Through media publicity, computer crime is becoming a recognized problem. Rectification can come from federal legislation. The problem can also be controlled by computer proprietors. Computer proprietors can initiate their own security measures to prevent computer crime.
Publication Name: Security Management
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0145-9406
Year: 1984
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