Assignment 3 CCJS 321

Title: Ransomware Attack and Prevention Strategies   Objective: The objective of this assignment is to research and propose prevention strategies for ransomware attacks, which have become a growing threat to individuals, organizations, and even governments.   Task: Provide an overview of what ransomware attack are, including how they work and the motivation behind them. Present real-life examples of notable ransomware attacks and their impact on various entities. Explain the common vectors through which ransomware is delivered, such as phishing emails, malicious downloads, and vulnerabilities in software. Present a range of preventive measures that individuals and organizations can take to minimize the risk of ransomware attacks. This could include regular software updates, employee training, and endpoint security solutions.

What is Digital Fingerprinting and for what purposes is it used? How does the fingerprinting algorithm work? Describe its principle of operation.   Certain steps are followed to reach the desired result- either block, delete or authorize usage of content. Some cybersecurity experts say that fingerprinting is abusive and exposes the privacy issues of users. Certain solutions were done by some browsers for blocking browser fingerprinting. Describe the measures taken by any of the browsers as a fingerprint defense mechanism.     List two common Fingerprinting Algorithms.

When operating systems and most other types of software are first released, they are not completely bug-free.There are applications available that contain tens of thousands of bugs.Known flaws in published software are routinely addressed by software companies through the distribution of patches (also known as patches).Hackers and other criminals frequently launch zero-day attacks the day after a new vulnerability is publicly disclosed. No one can deny that these criminals' actions are unethical, but what duty does a software company have if their negligence or haste to market causes harm to customers? What are computer users' responsibilities in terms of staying up to date on security patches?

Computer Security is one of the fastest-moving fields in the world today. There are generally several incidents each week, including data breaches, large scale attacks, or some advancement in security research (i.e. new tools, techniques, vulnerabilities, or exploits). Select a recent event from your favorite security news source and summarize it. Include your source and an analysis of the event, including a summary of what happened, any new information from the event that changes current security practice, and any larger scale implications from the event. Relate the event to the topics in Chapter 1 of the book, namely the CIA triad, U.S. Compliance Laws (if any), IT domains, security policy, and/or data classification. In addition, relate the event to a biblical example.

Computer hacking is the act of identifying and exploiting system and network vulnerabilities in order to obtain unauthorized access to those systems. Hacking costs companies and consumers trillions of dollars every year. But not all hacking is malicious. White hat hackers may work in cyber security or as software engineers and testers seeking out vulnerabilities inorder to fix them. Based on the description given above, ELABORATE you answer from the questions below:As a computer user, what sorts of anomalies would you look for to identify a compromised system? As a computer user, what should you do once you identify that your computer device has been compromised? As a computer user, how would you strengthen user authentication? - ELABORATE THE ANSWERS.

Computer hacking is the act of identifying and exploiting system and network vulnerabilities in order to obtain unauthorized access to those systems. Hacking costs companies and consumers trillions of dollars every year. But not all hacking is malicious. White hat hackers may work in cyber security or as software engineers and testers seeking out vulnerabilities inorder to fix them. Based on the description given above, ELABORATE you answer from the questions below:As a computer user, what sorts of anomalies would you look for to identify a compromised system? As a computer user, what should you do once you identify that your computer device has been compromised? As a computer user, how would you strengthen user authentication?

It might be difficult to appreciate the value of privacy in the context of data protection.

Operating systems and most other types of software aren't completely bug-free when they're initially launched. There are applications out there that have tens of thousands of issues, which are referred to as bugs. Known problems with published software are routinely corrected by software firms via the provision of fixes (also known as patches). The day after a new vulnerability is publicly disclosed, hackers and other criminals often launch zero-day assaults to exploit it. No one can deny that these criminals' actions are unethical, but in the event that their negligence or haste to market causes harm to customers, what duty does a software firm have? What responsibilities do computer users have in terms of staying up to date on security patches?

In the field of digital forensics, you have access to a wide variety of different types of instruments. What are some of the benefits and drawbacks of the different kinds?

According to several cybersecurity specialists, fingerprinting is abusive and exposes users' privacy concerns. Some browsers have developed methods to prevent fingerprinting. Multiple attempts have been made by browsers to defend themselves from biometric recognition.

Hacktivists often use DDoS attacks against organizations that they perceive as being opposed to them. This includes not only government but also journalists, publications, and human rights groups. Google's parent Alphabet has stepped up to help with thwarting DDoS against these groups. Since 2016 Project Shield has thwarted DDoS attacks against hundreds of websites in over 80 countries. These attacks were directed at websites in order to silence important information. Project Shield was offered for free to journalists, small publications, human rights groups, and others. But Google is doing that from its own initiative at a relatively high cost. Should there instead be a tax on computer hardware and/or software that goes towards a fund that is then used for organizations like this to have permanent DDOS mitigation?

Expert data hackers are exploiting vulnerabilities in the banking industry. The efforts of The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency of the United States (CISA) increased the conviction rate due to coordinated efforts of exchanging information about data intrusion events across the United States Banking Industry.   Instructions The purpose and intent to detect irregular patterns is a priority with CISA more than in the past, as highly classified information is being lost and passwords and logins are being stolen (such as those belonging to the Pentagon).   Research the (CISA) topic list for three frauds perpetrated by hackers show on the Department of Homeland Security's TopicsLinks to an external site. page. Describe how each fraud is perpetrated and devise a cyber-detection risk plan according the direction of the CISA rules. Support your rationale and provide examples.

Discussion Forum - Unit 7 Activity 1 TASK A: Discuss the following questions, identifying possible reasons and motives for the users at both sides of the spectrum: Discuss why users try to break into other user's computers and information systems Discuss why users create viruses. Discuss who owns electronic mail systems, and why they do TASK B: Answer the question posed in the Panama Papers Vignette - Was it wrong to hack and leak the Panama Papers? What technology issues led to the security breach in the Panama Papers case. What is the possible business impact of this security breach for the law firm and its customers? What should the law firm do in the future to avoid similar incidents? TASK C: What is the difference between a business continuity plan and a disaster recovery plan?