Where to get e-commerce security
Introduction
Electronic commerce develops very fast these years. Security concerns are eroding Internet users’ confidence and having such a chilling effect on their online behaviour that U.S. business-to-consumer sales will grow more slowly than expected in coming years. (Perez, 2005) This report illustrates its current security issues from both technical and juristic perspectives and predicts the future of e-commerce security.
Current Security Issues to Electronic Commerce
Technical Aspect
Offense
E-commerce relies on networks. Large public networks, such as the Internet, are vulnerable, because they are virtually open to anyone. Wireless networks using radio-based technology are even more vulnerable to penetration, because radio frequency bands are easy to scan. Both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi networks are susceptible to hacking by eavesdroppers. (Laudon & Laudon, 2007)
Malicious software and computer crime are potential threads to e-commerce. Malicious software programs are referred to as malware and include a variety of types as shown in Table1. (Laudon & Laudon, 2007) Computer crime is a general label for offences in which a computer is the object of the offence or the tool for its commission. (Krone, 2007)
It can be divided in to two categories. First, Identity theft:
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Type |
Description |
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Virus |
A rogue software program that attaches itself to other software program or data files in order to be executed. Destroying programs or data, clogging computer memory, reformatting hard drive. |
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Worm |
Independent computer program that can copy itself from one computer to other computers over a network. Spread rapidly; destroy data and programs. |
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Trojan Horses |
A software program that appears to be benign but then does something than expected. Do not replicate but often leave backdoor for other malware. Some my experience is in the appendices. |
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Spyware |
Monitor user web surfing activity and serve up advertising; obtain information about users’ buying habit to serve tailored advertisements |
Source: (Laudon & Laudon, 2007)
Table 1
a crime in which an imposter obtains key pieces of personal information to impersonate someone else. Criminals Continue reading Where to get e-commerce security
