Professional computer programmes are created by software developers. Someone else uses his code without giving him credit. Which violations will follow? The IP of software developers, will it be safeguarded?

How did we get to this point, and what are the root reasons of the many different types of harmful software that have an international impact?

Users may suffer greatly if a piece of software malfunctions. Is it ethical for companies to provide software that they are aware of flaws that might cause it to fail? Should they be held liable for the financial losses their consumers incur if their scheme fails? As with other consumer goods, should software providers be required to provide warranties?

How integral is software security to the whole software development lifecycle and stack?