Hacker

Apps, Peter. “Commentary: As Cyber Warfare Turns 10, the West Risks Falling Behind.”Reuters, Thomson Reuters, 4 May 2017, www.reuters.com/article/us-cyber-warfare-commentary/commentary-as-cyber-warfare-turns-10-the-west-risks-falling-behind-idUSKBN180035. The article suggests that there is a distinction between how the West and countries such as Russia and China use cyberspace. The United States focuses on preventing enemies from gaining access to resources such as government systems or…

Although we are lead to believe most things we do in cyberspace are unassailable, people have to surrender a certain degree of privacy when using the internet. Internet tracking data is a danger to our personal security. Children are vulnerable to having their information leaked without knowing that it is occurring. “Various Web sites were collecting personal data from children without parental knowledge or consent. Research published by the Center for Media Education showed that children did…

email addresses, online gaming account username and password, credit card numbers so on, so they can sell online. The example of this kind of security breach happened most recently the hacker has been posted millions of Yahoo user’s personal data to a marketplace on dark web. It is to believe that the same hacker also previously sold millions of passwords and email addresses stolen from social networking and professional networking websites. The company officials aware of this incident and…

of Hacking”). He figured out a way to make free phone calls.” Since then, hacking communities have grown larger, hacking softwares have grown more complex, and the potential benefits of hacking have grown tremendously. Using a program called sub7, hackers can get access to information on your computer from anywhere. The only way to protect yourself is to be careful and use common sense. Create an effective password, don’t give away your information, and don't give your password to the Nigerian…

still learned something new from them. I used to work for a network which had 200-300 players on every day (sometimes 400 players). I didn't get any screenshots but I really enjoyed working on the server. I used to help out in TeamSpeak catching hackers and fairly punishing rule breakers. Basically what a normal staff member would do every day. The server did shut down, unfortunately. I really enjoyed working there and I picked up a tiny bit of my…

are able to manipulate the operating system (control the battery, touch screen features etc.). This would render the device useless to the owner especially if they are in a potentially dangerous situation which could in fact be orchestrated by the hacker. The amount of people who can be harmed by assisting the FBI far outnumbers the amount of people the FBI hopes to save by gaining access to the…

these kinds of attacks in which usernames, passwords and other private data was accessed and stolen. One such attack occurred in year 2015 on Vtech servers. The interactive toys manufacture’s servers suffered from an SQL injection attack where the hacker managed to access over 2.3 million pictures and over 4.83 million emails addresses, usernames and passwords. Outcomes of SQL Injection An attacker gaining administrative access is a big security risk. • The attacker can steal, delete or alter…

include personal information and financial details may occur due to cyber-attack through hardware theft, virus or malware attacks, server room issues, unexpected patches and updates, and communication system failures. With the rising number of savvier hackers than ever in techniques, it is becoming increasing difficult to combat the data theft entirely. However, if a client’s data is stolen it may result in the client mistrusting the clinic and this will impact on the reputation of the clinic.…

citizens. One-fourth of these identity theft cases were linked with stolen credit information, therefore, banks have implemented an EMV Chip that can deny access to Cyberthieves using mobile devices to gain credit card information. Surprisingly, hackers have found ways to bypass these chips using methods such as card skimming, trapping, and cash skimming. For example, In the article “The Great Cyberheist” by James Verini, explains on how Albert Gonzalez, the infamous cyber thief, gained access…

Throughout my childhood, I’ve endured an alcoholic father, being sexually abused, and coming to the realization that I’m gay. While inherently some of the biggest hardships in my life, they don’t compare to the struggles I created for myself though my mistakes. When I started high school it dawned on me, there was a strong possibility of becoming valedictorian. I’d always been a very good student and received all A’s at the end of the first quarter of my freshman year. Unfortunately, I…