Before studying cybersecurity, I believed that hackers could hack even the most secure
systems as they devise advanced strategies to gain access. I thought cybersecurity involves
complex coding and technical prowess, and hackers are highly skilled programmers who work in
isolation and have sophisticated methods and systems to break into systems even if they are fully
secure. However, my exposure during the course has proven me wrong because even though
hackers have advanced programming skills, they are not fully equipped to attack all systems.
Insider (2021) “Hacker Rates 12 Hacking Scenes in Movies and TV” examines TV and movie
scenes on hacking to enlighten the audience that hackers do not break into people’s private
accounts; users let them by simply logging in. For instance, some password combinations,
especially ones with multiple special characters, are impossible for hackers to crack, and it would
require a significant amount of time and money to decipher such information, which is very
expensive. Thus, the course has challenged my misconceptions about cybersecurity because I
have learned that people increase their vulnerabilities to hacking as they lack the awareness to
protect their online activity. The course has corrected my oversimplified views about
cybersecurity, I now know hacking happens due to human factors, and mere passwords and
antivirus software are not enough to keep users safe.

References
Insider. (2021). Hacker Rates 12 Hacking Scenes In Movies And TV | How Real Is It? |
Insider [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BqpU4V0Ypk