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90021932
Title: Is Computer Hacking a Crime?
Authors: Anonymous
Journal: Harper's Vol: 280 Iss: 1678 Date: Mar 1990 pp: 45-57
Jrnl Code: GHAR ISSN: 0017-789X Jrnl Group: Commentary
Abstract: A round-table discussion on the ethics of computer hacking is
presented. The panelists include computer hackers, scientists,
activists and media members.
Subjects: Computer crime; Ethics; Social life & customs
Type: Feature
Length: Long (31+ col inches)
90008297
Title: Computer Hacking Goes on Trial
Authors: Allman, William F
Journal: U.S. News & World Report Vol: 108 Iss: 3 Date: Jan 22, 1990
pp: 25
Jrnl Code: GUNW ISSN: 0041-5537 Jrnl Group: News
Abstract: The trial of Robert Morris, a graduate student who unleashed a
"worm" that caused computers around the US to grind to a halt on Nov
2, 1988, is discussed. Photograph; Illustration
Subjects: Trials; Computer crime
Names: Morris, Robert
Type: News
Length: Medium (10-30 col inches)
89121419
Title: Hackers: Is a Cure Worse Than the Disease?
Authors: Lewyn, Mark
Journal: Business Week Iss: 3136 Date: Dec 4, 1989 pp: 37-38
Jrnl Code: BWE ISSN: 0739-8395 Jrnl Group: Business
Abstract: Because of computer hacking, Pentagon officials would like to add
more layers of security to protect their networks. But this would
limit access to university and government scientists, who use the
information the most. Photograph
Subjects: Computer crime; Security systems; Computer networks
Names: Morris, Robert Jr
Type: Commentary
Length: Medium (10-30 col inches)
89059272
Title: Let's Get Reckless
Authors: Gaines, Donna
Journal: Village Voice Vol: 34 Iss: 23 Date: Jun 6, 1989 pp: S4, S15
Jrnl Code: GVIV ISSN: 0042-6180 Jrnl Group: Commentary
Abstract: The developing social importance of computer viruses is explored.
Computer hacking and computer viruses have penetrated the
consciousness of the mainstream media and are being countered by
federal legislation. Illustration
Subjects: Computer crime; Social conditions & trends
Type: Commentary
Length: Medium (10-30 col inches)