Hacktivism

the host had multiple files of child pornography in its databases. Over 1,000 sites were taken offline and in place, a message was shown, saying how they were “disappointed they violated their zero tolerance for child pornography”. Anonymous is a hacktivism group with no leaders, identity, or nationality who are responsible for multiple attacks on websites and servers. Anonymous’ operations consist of a period of 25 days where the target is hacked, and information is stolen. Anonymous is doing a better

government trying to monopolize and control user traffic on the internet. Whether it is for security purposes or financial gain, our system of democracy is being compromised at a technological level. Several speakers including Tim Wu, expressed how “hacktivism” was a revolutionary tool used to take a stand against government interference. One of the main topics of Killswitch’s is democracy and how it is being challenged now at a technological level. The film portrays how the smaller groups that have

The world today is very different from the world our grandparents lived in. There are a lot of advancements in technology that make things obviously different, but there are also many changes in our culture and society that has been affected by technological changes that many people fail to realize. One film that showcases the cultural impact of technology is the movie Hackers, directed by Lain Softley. The film is centered around the latest technology available (in 1995 when the film was released)

effect on an organization. Physical security is only half the battle organizations must also have those logical controls in place. Threats come from outside influences that want to penetrate the business the reasons range from stealing data to hacktivism. As corporations continue to face new risks they also have to contend with the difficult task of protecting both internal and external customers against identity theft. Logical controls are used to safeguard against unauthorized access to computing

“intelligent” via sensors and Internetenabled functionality. These devices are part of the subgroup known as the “Internet of Things”. However, high levels of connectivity not only has advantages, but also disadvantages. “Cybercrime”, “cyber-war”, and “hacktivism” are all criminal digital activities, respectively designed to steal assets, confound an enemy state, or make a political point (Khan et al., 2017). Nowadays, Information Technology (IT) security is all about allowing access to “friendly” devices

company at a desired security level by assessing the risks being faced, decision on how it is mitigated, and planning to keep the program and security practices up to date. According to Olavsrud, "Cybercrime, along with the increase in online causes (hacktivism), the increase in cost of compliance to deal with the uptick in regulatory requirements coupled with the relentless advances in technology against a backdrop of under investment in security departments, can all combine to cause the perfect threat

effect on an organization. Physical security is only half the battle organizations must also have those logical controls in place. Threats come from outside influences that want to penetrate the business the reasons range from stealing data to hacktivism. As corporations continue to face new risks they also have to contend with the difficult task of protecting both internal and external customers against identity theft. Logical controls are used to safeguard against unauthorized access to computing

Anonymous’ Personal War on the Arab Spring Anonymous is more than just a hacking group—it’s a culture of people devoted to accessible information and transparency. Although the group is intent on making the rest of the world more transparent, Anonymous is also known for being secretive in its actions, making the actions it commits difficult to monitor and attribute to them. The Arab Springs uprising was one event in which Anonymous took part in where most of their actions were largely unknown to

nformation is one of the most fundamental means by which people can acquire power and influence in Western society. It is also said that information is practically the most powerful and important weapon against corruption in the world. Those who have access to sensitive information, by whatever means either through corruption or unrestricted access, can use this information to demand bribes and even obtain more information by corruption or hide it from others. Owning that access and practicing the

Technology’s influence on politics The way we receive and perceive news has changed throughout the years along with technology. The advancement of technology over the past few years is staggering. Since the mid 1900s, there has been a vast number of technological discoveries and improvements. To a number of people, technology has had negative effects and has ruined many parts of our lives; but to other people, technological advancements have made various things easier and has made people more efficient