I became aware of the close ties between the social sciences and the work of a digital forensics investigator after watching Davin Teo’s TEDx lecture on the subject. Understanding human behavior, motivations, and social patterns is at the heart of digital forensics, which goes beyond technical proficiency or computer expertise. In order to anticipate behavior,…

Azariah Pugh April 17, 2025 01247624 Introduction Social science is crucial to cybersecurity analysis because it sheds light on moral judgment and human behavior. To foresee security threats and create inclusive policies, cybersecurity analysts consult psychology and sociology. Ethical frameworks encourage responsible behavior by assisting in striking a balance between privacy and security.Social science research…

Andriy Slynchuk lists eleven illegal behaviors that Internet users might unintentionally engage in. The top five infractions among these are Searching for illegal or incriminating content can jeopardize one’s privacy and result in serious legal repercussions. Because it can help commit other crimes and is frequently monitored by law enforcement, this offense is serious. Without…

Literature Review The idea of bug bounty programs is examined in the essay, with a focus on their value as affordable ways to find weaknesses in business systems. It draws attention to the ways in which these initiatives take advantage of the gig economy and invite ethical hackers to use their expertise in penetration testing…

Today, I read an article about the emerging topic of social cybersecurity, which is becoming increasingly important in national security. The essay focuses on how technology, particularly social media, has transformed the battlefield. It presents the concept of social cybersecurity, which expands on traditional cybersecurity by concentrating on how technology can be used to affect…

I scored a two on the social media disorder scale which states that I have a risky use of social media. I only use social media for entertainment purposes however I don’t share too much of my personal information that may consist of what I do in everyday life because I know sharing too much…

In dramatic, fast-paced situations, hackers are frequently portrayed in the media as either cunning crooks or brilliant heroes. The public’s opinion of cybersecurity is shaped by this sensationalized portrayal, which frequently misleads viewers about its realities. For instance, hacking is frequently depicted as a quick procedure with eye-catching visuals and immediate results, but in practice,…

I made these memes to demonstrate the extent to which cybersecurity is pervasive in modern life. Human-centered cybersecurity recognizes that people have a significant impact on system security and focuses largely on the human aspects of cybersecurity. These memes will also raise awareness of different cybersecurity issues and offer examples. One of my memes, for…

Fake Bank Login Page vs. Official Bank Website    There could be minor misspellings in the URL, like “bankofamrica.com” rather than “bankofamerica.com.” The address bar frequently lacks the HTTPS or padlock symbols. Spelling mistakes and mismatched fonts are among the poor design quality issues. Fake Online Store vs. Legitimate E-commerce Site Deals that appear “too…

Motivation for Monetary Gain Since many hackers are motivated by financial incentives, including obtaining credit card information or requesting ransom, this motive is the most common among them. Retaliation or Vengeance People may commit cybercrimes as a kind of retaliation or to punish perceived enemies as a result of personal grievances or professional conflicts. Beliefs…