In today’s digital age, the proliferation of fake websites poses a significant threat to online users, ranging from financial scams to identity theft. As part of my exploration into cybersecurity, I’ve examined three fake websites and compared them to three real websites to showcase the distinguishing features that make the fake ones fraudulent. Fake Websites:…
Article Review 1
Connor Grella 2/7/24 CYSE 201S Article Review Article Review #1: Exploring the impact of Artificial Intelligence on Cybercrime This article delves into the critical intersection of AI (Artificial Intelligence) and cybercrime. This sheds light on how criminals use this innovative technology for cybercrime. Authored by Katalin Parti, Thomas Dearden, and Sinyong Choi, the paper emphasizes…
Week 5
The motives that I think make the most sense for cybercrime would be1. For money – This motive ranks highest because financial gain is a widely recognized incentive for cybercrime. The idea of making money through illegal activities tends to be a strong motivator.2. Political – Motives related to political reasons are significant in the…
Week 4 Journal
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is like a ladder for what humans need. We are able to take this hierarchy of needs and relate it to the digital world. It would start with our physiological needs being things like power and good WiFi. Another item would be a working device that suits our needs. When you…
Week 3 Journal
Researchers can leverage information from sources such as PrivacyRights.org to conduct comprehensive studies on data breaches. Analyzing these types of data such as industries affected, method of intrusion, etc., they can see trends or patterns. This is useful because they can use this data to develop strategies to prevent these types of intrusions. This also…
Week 2 Journal
Using scientific principles in cybersecurity is like paying close attention to what’s happening, experimenting with different approaches to find the best solutions, and making sure that others can confirm and understand your findings. It’s about being open to changing your ideas if needed and taking a step-by-step, organized approach, like following a recipe. Just like…
Week 1 Journal
For me, the areas that are the most appealing would involve hands-on technical work and problem solving. Roles such as Threat Analysis and Intelligence align with my interests in analyzing data and identifying patterns. Also, roles in Digital Forensics and Investigation are also appealing to me because they involve diving into cyber incidents and conducting…