chapter 2

Question 1

What are the key aspects of privacy?

Answer 1

• freedom from intrusion
• control over information
• free from surveillance

Question 2

What is opt-out and opt-in?

Answer 2

opt-out = request to prevent any form of data collection of the user via checking a box

opt-in = the consent approval of collecting user information via checking a box

Question 3

What is “white-hat hackers”?

Answer 3

hackers that detects system vulnerabilities and improve system security.

Question 4

What is the case study of hacking?

Answer 4

Stuxnet
- sophisticated worm that targets certain type of control system
- damaged equipment in uranium plant in Iran

Question 5

Whose responsibilities for lack of security when it comes to hacking?

Answer 5

1. developer - responsibility to ensure system security as their top priority
2. businesses - responsibility to monitor security and maintain tools for detection
3. users - responsibility to educate oneself on prevention through tools like firewall & anti-virus

Question 6

How can identity theft occur?

Answer 6

• email phishing
• text messages smishing
• voice phishing (vishing)
• pharming via false website by false url