YOU HAVE TO KNOW THE RULES!!

Malicious code is any code designed to have an effect that is unintended by the receiver.Viruses, Spyware and Malware are three examples.
 Virus: Any code designed with the intent to damage files or disrupt hardware on a computer and to pass itself to other computers with the same intent.
 Spyware: Code designed to track your usage on the internet and to deliver that information to outside marketing computers and advertise services to you.
 Malware: Code designed to steal personal information such as usernames, passwords, bank account info, credit card numbers and report that information to people who may use your financial information to steal from you.
 Other types may be called trojans, backdoors, worms, spyware, adware, or bloatware.

1.You shall not use a computer to harm other people.
2.You shall not interfere with other people's computer work.
3.You shall not snoop around in other people's computer files.
4.You shall not use a computer to steal.
5.You shall not use a computer to bear false witness.
6.You shall not copy or use proprietary software for which you have not paid (without permission). 7.You shall not use other people's computer resources without authorization or proper compensation. 8.You shall not appropriate other people's intellectual output.
9.You shall think about the social consequences of the program you are writing or the system you are designing.
10.You shall always use a computer in ways that ensure consideration and respect for your fellow humans.

Netiquette is important as online communication is non-verbal. You have to follow Internet etiquette because there are other people such as your friends, relatives, elders who are using the Internet for all online communications. Hence it is correct to behave properly and write politely to everyone. Following proper Netiquette practices helps represent yourself correctly to a larger audience. Your attitude and character can be ascertained by the way you communicate with others. The kind of information you post online helps others to know about your character. Corporates are evaluating candidates by reviewing their social networking identity. Besides corporates, educators too are evaluating our presence on the social networking sites and also through the information we post.



Netiquette needed to be applied anytime when you are: 1.Chatting online 
2.Using email 
3.Posting to a discussion 
4.Blogging
5.Playing online games. Practice to applied this rule for your own benefits.
"PRACTICE MAKE PERFECT"

Netiquette represents the importance of proper manner and behavior online. In general, netiquette is the set of professional and social etiquettes practiced and advocated in electronic communication over any computer network.Common guidelines include being courteous and precise, avoiding cyber-bullying. Netiquette also dictates that users should obey copyright laws and avoiding overusing emoticons. Netiquette is a short form of NETWORK ETIQUETTE or INTERNET ETIQUETTE