The concept of social cybersecurity highlights the evolving nature of warfare, where information itself becomes a powerful weapon. This article underscores how state and nonstate actors manipulate digital platforms to influence public perception, erode trust in institutions, and reshape societal values—all at an unprecedented scale. Unlike traditional cybersecurity, which focuses on protecting information systems from…

After completing the Social Media Disorder (SMD) scale, I reflected on my score and how social media affects my daily life. My score was relatively low, indicating that while I use social media regularly, it doesn’t significantly interfere with my responsibilities or well-being. However, I found some of the items on the scale particularly interesting,…

The Media’s Influence on Our Understanding of Cybersecurity The media plays a huge role in shaping how we perceive cybersecurity, but I think its influence is often a double-edged sword. On one hand, news outlets, movies, and TV shows bring awareness to cyber threats, making people more cautious about online security. Major data breaches, hacking…

The meme I created illustrates the challenges someone might face while working in a cafe, which ties into the Human Systems Integration framework. In the meme, the individual experiences frustration due to technical issues, like Wi-Fi disruptions, and the potentially distracting environment, represented by the “spying” coffee. This highlights how the design of a system…

Spotting Fake Websites Today I challenged myself to identify and compare fake websites with their authentic counterparts. I examined three examples and noted the subtle discrepancies that revealed their fraudulent nature. 1. Example 1: Fake: www.goggle.com Real: www.google.com Observation: The fake site transposes letters by using goggle instead of google This slight misspelling can easily…

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