Security and Encryption (20)
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- MIT Tech Review
- 2019
An attack in Saudi Arabia through malware known as Triton demonstrates that hackers, potentially even those belonging to nation-states, are willing to spend considerable time and money to hack into the increasing numbers of targets in industrial internets of things. Such cyber attacks could lead to unsafe workplaces and even catastrophes.
- MIT Tech Review
- 2019
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- 15 min
- MIT Tech Review
- 2019
Triton is the world’s most murderous malware, and it’s spreading
An attack in Saudi Arabia through malware known as Triton demonstrates that hackers, potentially even those belonging to nation-states, are willing to spend considerable time and money to hack into the increasing numbers of targets in industrial internets of things. Such cyber attacks could lead to unsafe workplaces and even catastrophes.
Is the grand increase in industrial convenience and productivity worth the increased risk for cyber attacks? In what ways can using an internet of things to control certain systems increase and decrease workplace safety, especially in more volatile settings?
- Wired
- 2021
Following the January 6th capital riots, there have been many ongoing investigations into right-wing extremists groups. pioneering these investigations are left-leaning hacktivists, determined to expose hate speech and abuse in private conversations.
- Wired
- 2021
- Wired
- 2021
Far-Right Platform Gab Has Been Hacked—Including Private Data
Following the January 6th capital riots, there have been many ongoing investigations into right-wing extremists groups. pioneering these investigations are left-leaning hacktivists, determined to expose hate speech and abuse in private conversations.
Where do we draw the line in content moderation decision-making between allowing a feed of fake information and making sure we are not denying access to real news?
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- TechCrunch+
- 2022
This article describes a cyberattack that leaked Revolut’s user’s data using social engineering.
- TechCrunch+
- 2022
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- TechCrunch+
- 2022
Revolut confirms cyberattack exposed personal data of tens of thousands of users
This article describes a cyberattack that leaked Revolut’s user’s data using social engineering.
Who should be responsible for protecting against cyberattacks, specifically those which involve social engineering? Other than the customers of Revolut, who is impacted by this data leak? What are the harms that this data leak could cause these customers and other stakeholders?
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- Center for Strategic and International Studies
- 2023
This article provides a timeline of significant cyber attacks since 2006 across the globe. It focuses on cyber attacks on government agencies, defense and high-tech companies, and economic crimes with losses of more than a million dollars.
- Center for Strategic and International Studies
- 2023
Significant Cyber Incidents
This article provides a timeline of significant cyber attacks since 2006 across the globe. It focuses on cyber attacks on government agencies, defense and high-tech companies, and economic crimes with losses of more than a million dollars.
What are the global impacts of these cyberattacks? What are the risks of the increased amount of both government and personal information online? How can cyberattacks isolated to one country have the potential to impact other nations?
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- welivesercurity by eset
- 2022
This article reviews global impact of cybersecurity attacks and the steps the US and EU have taken to combat the issue. It explains the importance of collaboration between countries to fight this issue.
- welivesercurity by eset
- 2022
Cybersecurity: A global problem that requires a global answer
This article reviews global impact of cybersecurity attacks and the steps the US and EU have taken to combat the issue. It explains the importance of collaboration between countries to fight this issue.
Besides countries’ governments, who is responsible for preventing cyber threats? What are the benefits of collaboration between countries to prevent cybercrime? What are the roadblocks to this type of collaboration? What are important social factors to consider that may prevent governments from preventing cyber attacks originating from their own borders out to the global cyberspace?
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- Maryville University
- 2016
This article talks about the global scope of cybersecurity threats and focuses on how there is a shortage of skilled technologists to combat the volume of threats.
- Maryville University
- 2016
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- Maryville University
- 2016
Understanding Global Cybersecurity
This article talks about the global scope of cybersecurity threats and focuses on how there is a shortage of skilled technologists to combat the volume of threats.
How should countries be held accountable for intentionally or unintentionally contributing to global cybersecurity problems? What are the global impacts of the cybersecurity skilled technologist shortages? Who are the stakeholders of cybersecurity threats that seem to originate from one country and how does this impact the legitimacy and reputation of CS post-secondary programs and emerging technology sectors within that country?