A few weeks ago, we had to write a free write about how the presidential election of 2016 was manipulated by Russian hackers. They bought ad space on Twitter and Facebook in order to influence voter’s opinions. This week, I will be talking about the presidential election of 2016 again. During the presidential election of…
Author: eboni002
Free Write 12
In 20 years, it will be the year 2040. I think the biggest cybersecurity challenge will be our social media apps. I think that in today’s world social media is involved in almost everything. It is how my generation communicates with each other. It is how we get our news, how we learn about politics,…
Free Write 11
I do not think Russia buying ads on Twitter and Facebook necessarily constitutes a cyberwar. It is obvious that what they did was not at all right, but it doesn’t constitute a cyberwar. I think it should force us to try to think about how our social media apps are programmed and how we can…
Free Write 10
10 Cybercrime Cases of Cyberstalking https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdfl/pr/man-who-cyberstalked-and-threatened-families-parkland-victims-sentenced-prison Male, 22, happened in Miami but he was from Santa Ana, California https://www.justice.gov/usao-ri/pr/new-jersey-man-detained-child-pornography-cyberstalking-charges Male, 23, New Jersey https://www.justice.gov/usao-md/pr/pasadena-man-pleads-guilty-federal-charges-cyberstalking-and-causing-intentional-damage Male, 26, Maryland https://www.justice.gov/usao-de/pr/new-york-man-sentenced-18-months-federal-prison-cyberstalking-conspiracy Male, 25, New York https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndms/pr/marshall-county-man-convicted-federal-cyberstalking-and-gun-crime Male, 54, Mississippi https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/florida-man-sentenced-prison-extensive-cyberstalking-and-threats-campaign Male, 35, Florida https://www.justice.gov/usao-ne/pr/lincoln-man-sentenced-cyberstalking Male, 20, Nebraska https://www.justice.gov/usao-or/pr/portland-man-sentenced-33-months-federal-prison-cyberstalking-and-anonymous-telephone Male, 50, Oregon https://www.justice.gov/usao-edky/pr/anderson-county-man-pleads-guilty-making-threatening-communications-cyber-stalking-and Male, 22, Kentucky https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdoh/pr/maryland-man-charged-cyberstalking-ohio-victims Male, 32,…
Free Write 9
Five Disadvantages of VPNs The best VPNs come with a price Sometimes it can reduce your connection speed A free VPN can put your information in danger Not all Systems and platform support VPNs The wrong VPN can put your private information in danger Five Advantages of VPNs Get around Geo-Restrictions VPNs protect your online…
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Yes, people treasure their physical property more than their personal data in the online space. I believe people do this because their personal data in the online space is not physical, or something they can touch. I think it does not seem as real or as important when compared to their physical property. Especially because…
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Most companies have assigned parking spots, so one of the rewards I would implement would be my, the CEO, parking spot for the day. I think it would be effective because people don’t like to walk far and are always looking for the closest spot to park in. Another reward I would implement would be…
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How would you protect our company’s data from hackers? Could you tell me three ways you would improve our cyber-security? What qualifications and or certification do you have to work in IT Security? What can you tell me about encryption algorithms? Can you tell me what the security triad is? These questions are very important;…
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A terrible cyber-attack would be if the IRS was hacked by spam emails that had bugs in them. Everyone in the entire country would be affected. Any and all personal information that the IRS has would be compromised. Including but not limited to everyone’s social security numbers. People’s social security numbers could be stolen and…
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Yes, I would obligate companies with more than 20 employees to implement a minimum set of cybersecurity requirements. I would obligate them to at least have cybersecurity company policies, training, education, and technology. Companies would need to give their employees at least basic training and information to protect their valued information. I think that for…