Computer Security

Users of credit cards should be alert and report unauthorized activity that occurs on their account. They should also make sure the charges are accurate and in the right amount.

If cash is what your after, then you can likely get a nursing home adminitrators certification and make between 75-100k a year. Or, you could finish your PHd and go into medicine and make 5 times as much. If cash is not your primary goal, you can work for any of a myriad of non-profits that work with our nations aged population. Working for a non-profit means a little less cash, but probably more job satisfaction. So if you apply Maslows Hierarchy of Needs, then you should be able to decide what will work best for you. :-)

It is impossible to give a precise answer to that. It is likely that most people who have been hacked don't even know about it, consequently they don't report it and so it can't be counted. It would not be too far wide to assume that most people have been hacked to some degree. It's more a question of "how bad" rather than "if" they have been hacked. If you want a rough estimate, take the number of people on the earth, multiply by the fraction who have accounts (from what I can find, it looks like ~39%), then multiply that by 60%-80% and you will get a reasonable range. If you need a single number I suggest : 7,274,000,000x0.39*0.7 = 1,985,802,000 as a conservative estimate

Hacking a game is generally illegal as it violates the terms of service and copyright laws of the game developers. Engaging in hacking can result in consequences such as account bans, legal action, and even criminal charges in some cases. It is important to play games within the rules set by the developers.

The responsibility under the Data Protection Act lies with the data controller, who determines the purposes and means of processing personal data, and the data processor, who processes data on behalf of the data controller. Both are responsible for ensuring compliance with the principles and requirements of the Act.

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It is important within a social work environment that information is recorded, as it may be called upon for legal reasons. All communications are confidential, and on a “need to know”, basis. Communication between colleagues is essential, so that it ensures a continuity of care for the client, and all staff are aware of the current needs of the client.

It is not ethical or legal to learn someone else's online password without their permission. It's important to respect other people's privacy and avoid trying to access their accounts without authorization. If you are having trouble remembering your own passwords, consider using a password manager to securely store and manage them.

Protecting information is the responsibility of everyone who has access to it, from individuals to companies and governments. It requires following best practices such as using strong passwords, encryption, and regular software updates.

Senior leadership, in collaboration with the information security team and HR, should decide where the information security function should be located in the organizational structure. Factors such as reporting lines, strategic alignment, and resource allocation should be considered when making this decision.

It is difficult to pinpoint a single country that produces the most or deadliest viruses as they can originate from various countries worldwide. Similarly, attributing hacking activities to a single country is complex as hackers can operate from anywhere in the world. It's important to approach these topics with caution and avoid generalizations. For credible information, consider consulting reputable sources such as security reports or cybercrime databases.

The Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) requires all users of federal computers to be trained in information systems security concerns. This act outlines the requirements for federal agencies to develop, document, and implement security programs to protect their information and systems.

Non-repudiation is the inability to deny sending a message, and is usually accomplished via digital signatures or a trusted third party (TTP).

If the signature is known to belong to the sender, then we can assume that any message sent using that signature was sent with the knowledge of the sender. Therefore, the sender can not later say, "I never sent a resignation letter" when we have a digitally signed message saying otherwise. This method is common with asymmetric (public key) cryptography.

When using a TTP, the sender will send a message (signed or not) to a third party which the sender and receiver have previously agreed upon, the TTP then forwards the message to the final recipient(s). This method of transmission is generally used with symmetric (private key) cryptography. Because the TTP has received the message, they essentially act as witnesses, so the sender can not deny having sent a message.

The caveat with non-repudiation is that we assume the keys have not been compromised - but that's another discussion. The mechanics of how these forms of cryptography work can be found elsewhere on this site, or at sites dedicated to IA, cybersecurity, and cryptography.

Physical threats are those which impact your body, mind, or solid goods. These would be anything from an unlocked door, to a stalker.

Threats to data relate more specifically to informaton--things you cannot directly hold in your hand. These could be anything from a untrustworthy employee in a Social Securiy office, who may steal information about you, to an unprotected computer or server with information about you, which could be hacked.

There are different components of an information system, there are routers/firewalls, servers, PCs. The best way to manage them it to ensure they communicate with each other, and keep them up to date on patches, IOS, OS, virus defs, etc.

Manual systems in elections are prone to human error, such as miscounting or misplacing ballots, which can lead to inaccuracies in the results. They can also be time-consuming and resource-intensive due to the manual processes involved. Additionally, manual systems may be more susceptible to fraud or manipulation compared to modern electronic voting systems.

The frequency of password cracking attempts can vary depending on the individual's online activity and security measures in place. Users with weak passwords or those who reuse passwords are more at risk of being targeted for password cracking. It is recommended to use strong, unique passwords and enable two-factor authentication to help protect accounts from unauthorized access.

okay, i think this is the easiest way to explain this is by explaining the different kinds of hacking.

there are three kinds of hackers, there are white hat hackers, gray hat hackers, and black hat hackers.

white hats to legal things for good purpose.

gray hats do illegal things for good purpose

black hats do illegal things for bad purpose (ex: to harm someone)

for a true definition of a hacker check out the hackers manifesto.

a criminal is someone who does anything illegal

Before the Internet, criminals had to dig through people's trash or intercept their mail to steal their personal information. Now that all of this information is available online, criminals also use the Internet to steal people's identities, hack into their accounts, trick them into revealing the information, or infect their devices with malware.

That depends on what they do while hacking and their age. Sending an 11 year old script kiddie to jail probably won't be as effective as bringing his parents into it, having his computer privileges revoked and making him do community service. On the other hand someone who writes malware and embeds it as a Trojan in software so that they can hack computers to join them to a botnet DO belong in jail - preferably with a lifer named Bubba who wants to "have some fun with them". - ok I admit, I hate spammers and people who release scareware, spyware, etc. but the harm these people do is very expensive in terms of lost time and productivity not to mention the theft of services and aggrivation they are guilty of.

A malicious insider is an employee or authorized person who uses his data access for harmful, unethical, or illegal activities. Because of the wider access available internally, insiders are often harder to detect and apprehend than external attackers or hackers.

Life experiences such as financial struggles, personal grievances, feeling undervalued or unappreciated, or exposure to criminal influences could potentially turn a trusted user into a malicious insider. These experiences may cause someone to rationalize unethical behavior or seek retribution through unauthorized actions within their organization.

An authorization password is a security code or passphrase that verifies a user's identity and grants access to certain systems, applications, or accounts. It helps protect sensitive information and prevents unauthorized users from gaining entry.

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