What is ethics in technology?Ethics in technology addresses the ethical questions specifically about technology.
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What I've learned through this unitThroughout this unit I learnt the importance of protecting personal information online, and being extra careful. I have also learnt different ways to prevent hacking such as not pressing save password on websites, using firewalls, browsing anonymously, and more.
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Mark Zuckerberg gets hacked too
Hacking is a common problem that happens daily, whether it's big companies, famous people, or random people too. If Mark Zuckerberg the co-founder of Facebook, and owner of Instagram can be hacked so can anyone else. It's crucial not to use the same password on multiple accounts, as it makes it even easier for the account to be hacked. When using social media it is recommended to use a password manager such as LastPass to keep track of your login information. It is also recommended to use a two-step verification process sending a security code to your phone in order to gain access to logging into your account. Following these steps helps ensure your security. |
Dallas road signs hacked
On May 28 Dallas road signs were hacked, displaying messages about Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders, and Harambe the gorilla. Across cities in the United States the amount of road signs being hacked has been increasing. Road signs are among some of the easiest targets to hack. The hack however is not done remotely, it is done in person. The default password is never changed, or hackers use a simple password cracker to gain access. The hackers are using the road signs as a way to display their own opinions on controversial issues. You don't have to be very tech savvy to be able to hack. |