This book is broken down into 6 parts. The first describes the emergence of a worldwide network of computers, here called Worldnet, and the practices that people have engaged in as a result. The second part describes the problem of electronic breakins. The third part deals with the phenomenon of worms. The fourth part deals with viruses. The fifth part of the book gives a glimpse of the worlds in which hackers live. The final part deals with the social context in which people make ethical and moral interpretations and propose new laws.
- ISBN10 0201530678
- ISBN13 9780201530674
- Publish Date 8 January 1991
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Pearson Education Limited
- Imprint Addison Wesley
- Format Paperback
- Pages 592
- Language English