Curated OER
Hacking Campaign, Seen as Linked to China's Arm, Targets US Industry and Government
This single link includes six New York Times articles for learners to read. Each article relates to the Chinese culture, government, school system, or economics in some way. Each also includes a set of comprehension questions for...
Curated OER
Cyber-crime
Learners discuss what types of Internet activity are or should be considered criminal, examine how criminal prohibitions against certain types of Internet activity are best implemented in law, determine whether computer crimes are unique...
Curated OER
Have I Been Hacked?
Students investigate how effective SNEAK strategies are in detecting hackers. In this technology lesson, students explain the ethical issues about hacking. They graph and analyze their experimental results.
Other
National Conference of State Legislatures: Computer Crime Statutes
This resource contains a listing by state of laws concerning computer hacking and unauthorized access.
Youngzine
Youngzine: Yahoo: A Breach From the Past
Everyday companies are being hacked. A recent hack was done to Yahoo! databases. Find out how easily hackers break into websites and ways we can protect ourselves from online theft.
BBC
Bbc: Week of 5 19 14: u.s. Justice Department Charges Chinese With Hacking
The United States government has formally accused Chinese officials of hacking. Learn what kind of information these government officials are being charged with accessing.
NC State University
North Carolina State University: Hacking
This site contains an overview of, stories about and related links to computer hacking.
Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media: Cyber Smart! Student Curriculum Lesson: Can You Hack It? [Pdf]
Students learn that computers and electronic files are property and explore the reasons for, consequences, and ethics of teen hacking. This ISTE-aligned lesson plan for Grades 6-8 includes student activity and Home Connection sheets....
Other
How to Become a Hacker
This site contains a description of and the issues surrounding hacking.
Other
Great Hackers
This article explores the controversies surrounding and the rationale for computer hacking.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Cyber Crime and Spying Threaten National Security
Students read and discuss this article on cyber crime (dated April 10, 2009) and answer comprehension questions. An essay assignment is also suggested and students are encouraged to submit theirs for possible publication on the site.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Tips for Good Passwords
This article presents common mistakes for creating insecure passwords and provides advice on creating strong passwords.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Computer Lab Rules and Technology Ethics
Lesson plan that reinforces computer lab rules and technology ethics as students create newsletters or presentations.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Cybersafety
This lesson is designed to increase student awareness of the concept that there are dangers associated with Internet usage. This is a Commerce and Information Technology lesson plan. This lesson was adapted from iSafe.org and...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Software Cracking
This site contains a Wikipedia description of software cracking.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Hacking and Viruses: Facts
Learn all about hacking. Find out about spam, viruses, how to protect your computer, and how to tell if your computer has been hacked.