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I. Introduction A. An overview of cyberterrorism, development, current situation concerning cyber terrorism and efforts made to counter it (Jarvis & Macdonald, 2014). 1. Define technological terms. 2. Discuss the forms of cyberterrorism. 3. The general effects of cyberterrorism and efforts to minimize cyberterrorism. B. THESIS: The impact of cyber-attacks...
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Identity theft is a prevalent and deeply troubling factor that affects most people online, with many falling victim to identity theft at least once in their lifetime. It is important to research the question of why hackers steal important personal information, and how they can get away with this crime....
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Introduction As the threats posed by government surveillance and cyber-criminals has reached its highest peak in contemporary history, the obligation to engage in effective cybersecurity practices is no longer optional, especially among modern businesses. Businesses today have an ethical obligation to protect their customers’ data, just as they have an...
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Cybercrime is an issue that is growing in prevalence. The problem is one that has reached global proportions and the issue can be tied directly back to advancements in technology. Technological advancements have changed the way that society lives. People can shop, obtain an education, pay bills, and even work...
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Throughout the course of this assignment, the issue of which form of Internet-based activity poses the greatest threat to the nation will be explored. There will also be an examination of whether or not the United States is doing enough to counter these threats. The aim will be to gain...
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Have you ever been a victim of a cyber attack? According to Ponemon Institute, in 2014 approximately 110 million Americans had their personal information exposed by hackers, which is 47 percent of the U.S. adults (Pagliery). This vast number proves that cyber terrorism cyberterrorism is one of the most severe...
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Cyber espionage is the activity of spying on an individual or a group via the accessing of their digitally stored and developed information or details. Over recent years, the term has become synonymous with the activities of both individuals and also of governments. It can be seen to refer both...
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Health information systems have become essential operational components in modern day healthcare settings due to their ability to capture, manage, store, and transmit information with higher efficiencies than traditional methods. The provided scenario is that a board of directors of a national health system is considering to adapt an electronic...
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At the start of 2013, news hit the media houses that the US government was secretly collecting internet data and phone logs from millions of Americans. This secret was revealed when a government agent, Edward J. Snowden disclosed that, in an effort to make the country safer, the US government...
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The two articles chosen for this assignment are "Apple and Others Encrypt Phones, Fueling Government Standoff" by authors Barrett, Yadron, and Wakabayashi and "U.S. Tries to Make It Easier to Wiretap the Internet” by Savage. While both articles deal with the ability of the government to read encrypted messages, the...
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The advent of information systems has led to the emergence of complex computer entities and devices in the inspired the society today. These technological; advancements have also threatened the safety of the information systems through reducing the security levels of the technological entities. The use of complex technological; security measures...
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Cybercrime involve any criminal activity done using computers and networks popularly known as hacking. Whereas cybercrime is largely thought to be involving high-level information technology skills, it also include traditional crimes such as hate crimes, identity theft, telemarketing, credit card accounts theft, and internet fraud are considered cybercrime when the...
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Cybercrime has continued to pose a major threat to the technology field due to the vast ideas and inventions discovered in making technology grow from one level to another. Unfortunately, most people have lost resources in the process of using the internet to make their work efficient and effective. Recent...
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The internet has evolved into a platform where users connect, and businesses run to create value added services that aim at meeting customer needs. Valuable information and data are exchanged, processed or stored every single second on our networks and devices. There is a threat to the security and privacy...
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Tobechi Onwuhara of Dallas, Texas – the ringleader of a home equity line of credit fraud scheme - was sentenced to 72 months in prison on May 17, 2013 “for conspiracy to commit bank fraud and to commit money laundering, as well as for computer fraud” (FBI 2013). The Crime...
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Technological advancement has transformed the manner in which people and organizations handle information. The enhanced access to cyberspace means that individuals can share data from various parts of the world as the use of internet has eased the extent of communication. However, this has resulted in numerous dynamics with regard...
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Introduction By the time Equifax hack was brought to light, over 1400 million Americans has suffered the painful consequences of the firm’s laxity and security loopholes (Arnold, 2017). It is not clear whether it was a hack or conspiracy between credit reporting firms and the perpetrators. Based on the recorded...
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Cybercrime is a form crime committed using a computer and the Internet. Some of the most common types include computer viruses and phishing, identity theft, and at a corporate level, and computer hacking of a database. Business are increasingly storing more confidential data and information in cloud services and other...
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Cybercrime is a serious issue that many businesses face today. It is especially challenging for businesses that utilize the internet for various services, seeing as this exposes said business to a host of risks insofar as the security of their data is concerned, as demonstrated in the video (ESET, 2014)....
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Over the recent years, cyber-attacks on the aviation sector have been on the rise. Attack on data systems meant to control operations at the airport have been severe and have consequently led to the quest for technological innovation on ways through which computer systems security can be assured. After realizing...
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The emergence of default password problem takes root in the time when manufactures began selling computer systems. The first mentioning of this problem dates back to 1994 when the Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Center (CERT/CC) formulated their report to Silicon Graphic Irix (SGI) on how to improve their security...
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There are different types of hacking that are categorized according to the way they interfere with the computer systems. Hacking by Trojan systems involves the use of malicious programs that are passed into a computer system through file-sharing. Impersonation and hijacking are also used by hackers to retrieve some sensitive...
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While not always realistically depicted on television and in films, most people with even the barest technological literacy have some idea of what hacking is. They may not understand the complex technical aspects of what it is, nor may they understand the social skills which facilitate the technical aspects. They...
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Hackers strike fear into any organization, especially those that store an extensive amount of customer information. Companies must protect themselves against hacking by taking precautions. Some precautions include creating encrypted passwords that are changed often, using two step verification processes and (Heath, 2016). But, there are also additional steps that...
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If I was a MBA applicant who stumbled across an opportunity to learn result of my admission or rejection early, I would face a difficult choice. Nevertheless, I am sure that the only right decision to make is not to attempt any illegal actions, no matter how easy or harmless...
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