How Did I Do?

DO NOW: Robert, 13 years old, is very good with computers and likes a challenge. Exploring the Internet, he figures out how to enter the computer system used by his school. Just for fun, and to prove he was there, Robert makes a very small change to the school’s home page. He adds, “It’s MY school!” Would you consider this
a harmless joke? Why or why not? 

I think what Robert did was unethical. Also what Robert did was wrong by getting into the school's web page and changing several things. I think that because what he did was getting into a computer that belongs to the school which is called hacking. Also I think that Robert should get and will get in trouble with the school and with the government.

Teen Hacking

Hackers

Answer & post to your blog:Hackers do what they do for a number of reasons. What might be some common reasons why teens hack? What are some likely consequences? Can hacking ever be ethical?

Some reasons for teenagers that hack computers are that they think they can not get into trouble and they also think that hacking is harmless. Also they think of themselves as an elite group of information seekers that are experts at exploring computer systems. Not only that but they also think that as long as they don't commit theft, vandalism, or breach any confidentiality documents and they think it is cool,fun, or it makes them feel powerful. Some likely consequences for hacking is a fine that can be up to thousands of dollar's depending on how much is the damage, probation that might be up to several years, and community service that you do for free. The answer to the third question is NO because hacking is entering a computer without permission and taking personal information, but if the person doesn't take any information it is still hacking or illegal.