View The Video Below. How Do You Think The Media Influences Our Understanding About Cybersecurity?

Hundreds of millions of subscribers understanding of cybersecurity is influenced via the news, movies, and other entertainment outlets. An example of this influence is how television shows sensationalize hacking and render technology as inclusive and often artistic, and influences our perception of cyber threats and possible measures individuals can take to protect themselves. Media utilizes inspiration from real world events as well as fictious ones that overall serve as informative tools, whether that is the intention or not. Correct information can be gleaned regarding the consequences of not maintaining proper cybersecurity measures. However, it is important to note that myths can also be perpetrated by media. Such as hackers are members of organized crime units, criminals are anonymous and are never caught, cyberspace is completely unsafe or that users ought to be protected from themself when accessing cyber technologies.