Privacy Risks and Data:
To start, there are many risks associated with the internet and online use. First off, phishing and scammers are a very big thing to watch out for internet safety. Phishing is the act of the user giving personal information to someone else or another organization. People do this because they feel they have to input a password or some other personal information. Phishing is a very serious thing and you (the user) can solve this problem by knowing your internet safety and making sure what you are inputting is not too personal.
Another thing to watch out for on the internet is data breaching. A data breach could lead to several issues in your life. Data breaching can cause loss of money, identity theft, expose personal data, and more. These breaches occur when criminals gain access to unauthorized data bases or networks. Users should prevent data breaches by putting their personal (or any data at all) in secure online networks that they know they can trust.
One last major thing that is a risk with storing user information on the internet is Crypto hacking. After users store their personal data in a software (even if it is a very secure software) there is still a chance that crypto hackers may hack into users account and employ very advanced techniques to breach users wallets. Whoever uses the internet is not one-hundred percent safe from scammers and hackers alike. Users should try to stay as safe as they can on the internet but even if you are there is always still a chance for people to steal information - no matter how small that chance is.
Misuse and Protection
There are many different types of misuse of the internet. Users can prevent misuse of the internet in very simple ways. Some real world examples that the Misuse of computing resources can have on a person are: Cyber bullying, social isolation, internet addiction, and cyber suicide. These are all very majorly harmful things that users can prevent.
Some common ways computer resources can be misused are cyber harassment, violating policies, damaging equipment, and Cybercrime. Computer resources are misused by these things because people harass others online, hurt others devices, use cybercrime to hurt others (phishing and other cybercrimes), and use others information by copying their work or personal information. When users see any of these things happening they should report them and most importantly stick up for themselves and others who might be in this situation.
Although there might be many harmful things people can do with computer resources there are methods to help stop these things. One method to protect the misuse of computer resources is to stick up for what is right and make sure what you are doing is not a misuse of the internet. Stick up for others who might be in this situation and if it is serious report it to a trusted advisor.
Unauthorized Access to Information:
Hackers are people who gain access to data that is unauthorized for them to get their hands on. Hackers are a big issue on the internet and steal users' identities (identity theft), money, and other personal information. There are many ways to prevent hackers and look out so users do not get scammed or hurt through their tactics.
Throughout the years the internet has experienced many hackers and their techniques. The main method hackers and exploiters use are links in spam mail and fake websites. Exploiters yell and scream to get users to input personal information or bank information to the scammer who is telling them it is safe. On the other hand of the scam, hackers hack and breach into data centers while gaining personal information from many users.
Users can protect themselves against hackers and exploiters through real world solutions. Some methods to prevent exploiters are encryption, network segmentation, routine security, and routine controls. Although there are many security measures to stop hackers and unauthorized access, users should always be cautious and know their internet awareness.
Benefits and Risks of Computing Innovating:
Computing innovations both help and hurt humanity as a whole. Computing innovating benefits are accessibility, job opportunities, and communication. Meanwhile some disadvantages of computing innovations are unproven technologies, AI risks, and data security issues. There are many good and bad things that come with computing innovations.
Online websites make shopping and communication a lot more convenient than ever before. Communicating through social media is helpful for people to express how they feel but may also lead to isolation and feeling alone. An example of when computing innovations accidentally made something entirely different then intended was when some college students accidentally made a major social media platform by the name of facebook and has since helped thousands of people communicate and share their thoughts on this platform.
One real world example of computing innovation is the risks of ai and how ai has become smarter than humans. Many people speculate that AI may try to hurt humans in the future. To conclude, computing innovation is overall a good thing in society because it helps humans progress forward and grow throughout the years as we learn technology or advancements to help us succeed and improve.
Links -
Privacy Risks and Data:
- https://unitedfia.org/privacy/chapter-2-privacy-awareness/the-risks-of-internet-privacy/
- https://darktrace.com/cyber-ai-glossary/crypto-cybersecurity#:~:text=Hackers%20employ%20advanced%20methods%20to,large%20amounts%20of%20digital%20currency.
- https://medium.com/@chaintech-network/the-dark-side-of-data-collection-cybersecurity-threats-you-need-to-know-147c5ff0366f
Misuse and Protection:
- https://services.pitt.edu/TDClient/33/Portal/KB/PrintArticle?ID=56#:~:text=Intentionally%20or%20recklessly%20abusing%20or%20misusing%20computing,system%20interruptions%2C%20or%20harassment%20to%20other%20persons.
- https://avasant.com/report/insider-misuse-of-computing-resources-2009/
Unauthorized and Access to Information:
- https://www.aura.com/learn/how-do-hackers-get-passwords
- https://preyproject.com/blog/how-to-prevent-data-breaches-5-essential-tips#:~:text=Implementing%20strong%20security%20practices%2C%20such,external%20threats%20to%20data%20security.