Tutorial 9

Tutorial 9 is about security on the internet and the web. The tutorial starts off by talking about different types of security like physical and logical, and the different measures you can take to secure not only your computer but also your identity. Crackers are usually programmers that use their skills to obtain unauthorized entry into computers and networks. They are usually out to obtain information like credit card numbers, addresses, and others forms of people’s identities. Identity theft occurs when someone like a hacker obtains your social security number, credit card numbers, passwords, or date of birth with out permission and then use the information to purchase items, open bank accounts, or get new credit cards.