The Age of high technology
has, in addition to the positive aspects, a number of shortcomings such as
crime hacking and cyber-attacks. We
are living in an Information Age when computers and telecommunication systems
cover all areas of human life; however, humanity can’t
foresee all the opportunities for abuse which telecommunication systems and
global computers create. Nowadays, not only the people, but also the whole
countries could become the victims of criminal operations in the virtual space.
In this case, the security of thousands users might depend on several
criminals.
The internet is an important
part of our lives. Many people use social networks, email, etc. This is a good
opportunity for cybercriminals because they use their knowledge in order to cause damage to many internet users. Cybercriminals are very good
organized. They use many tools for obtaining private data. We have to care
about our personal data on the sites we are visiting and on the computers we
are using for work. Internet is a black hole, so we have to gain knowledge
about preventing ourselves from cyber crimes.
Questions:
1)
What do you think
about the threat of cybercrime? Have you ever been attacked by cybercriminals?
2)
Do you make any
attempts to ensure your cyber security?
3) What do you think about hiring cybercriminals for
hacking enemies? Do you know about web services for hackers on which they can test their viruses?
Comments
I use some antiviruses and I'm trying not to open unknown and suspect e-mails.
Hacking enemies may be a good idea. Many of crimes nowadays can be done just by using computer with an access to Internet.
I'm using antiviruses and I'm aware of phishing.
I'm not sure if it is legal, so I wouldn't like to speak out.
I was really amazed that hacking enemies advertised as a normal service:)
There are solutions for such problems, without losing any data or money. And now, can find it even in Google.
I'm against hiring hackers for "evil" purposes, It's better to offer them rewards for reported vulnerabilities so they will not have to break the law and sell this information.
On the other hand, I'm any specialist, so if some profesionalist wants to hack me, probably he could do it easily.
I have never been a victim, but as Jagoda said - it can easily change. What's more, there is possibility that I became a victim and even I don't know about it. Who knows?
To be more protected I keep some rules:
1. I don't use one password for more than one application.
2. I don't keep my passwords in any place that can be hacked or stolen.
3. I try to use only trusted sources.
4. I use software that helps be being safe (antiviruses etc.)
5. My passwords are always very strong.
6. I use only trusted devices (e.g. don't log in into a bank account at school)
7. For more important services I change passwords regurarly.
I think that hiring hackers to fight with our competition is morally wrong and there is no excuse for doing it.
I have never been hacked. I am always careful while surfing internet. I use ad blocks, antiviruses and I usually enter rather safe sites.
To ensure my cyber security I focus primarily on using my devices and the Internet wisely. First of all, you have to be aware of the potential threats to effectively protect yourself. Unfortunately, many people don't even realize that they are in danger of being hacked.
I strongly condemn the practice of hiring cybercriminals for hacking enemies or competitors.
I personally have never been hacked, but I know that it could easily be done by some hacking expert.
I use 2 factor verification wherever it’s possible, and I’m very skeptical about almost everything to not be phishing victim.
I think that hiring cybercriminals for hacking enemies is a brilliant idea. It would be probably the cheapest, fastest and easiest way to get rid of your opponents in for example business.
Yes, pay attention to it but let's say not in "paranoid mode".
The threat will be higher year by year - currently we are using phones, computers for almost everything. There will always be a lot of people that will find a way to make money illegal way. Many users are not aware of many risks that may affect their lives. On one of my test system there was a cryptographic attack but had a snapshot so it was clean in few minutes.
2) Do you make any attempts to ensure your cyber security?
When you learn the way you can break into systems the more you are aware how to get more secure I think the only way is to educate in that matter.
3) What do you think about hiring cybercriminals for hacking enemies? Do you know about web services for hackers on which they can test their viruses?
Sometimes you can hire a hacker to test your system security, that is the only legal and good thing that can be done with it.
Due to the growing popularity of the Internet cybercrimes are getting more and more common. There is a growing number of ways to steal data from users. It all changes so quickly normal people cannot keep up with safest ways of using the sites.
Personally I have never been attacked by a cybercriminal and I hope this will never happen. I am always trying to make sure my password is secure - not easy to break or guess.
Unfortunately I know barely anything about hacking and hackers, so I have never heard anything about web services for them to test viruses.
That alone protects you from password leaks and security breaches in many third-party services, and that's definitely the biggest problem today, as you're never a target - some specific website is, which after getting hacked, makes you a victim. By using one-time password you're not exposing your details to any other service you use. In combination with one-time e-mail and not sharing your private details, this is already a very decent security in terms of private data, and it's barely 2 steps that nearly nobody does.
In my opinion that hiring cybercriminals for hacking enemies is very common. I think Russia and China are in first place if we talk about hiring criminals. I hope that our country is not so weak and furthermore is able to protect us and more important our national secrets from stealing in cyber attacks.
2) Of course. Using firewall is just like using a condom. It's mandatory in modern times.
3) It's a grand mistake. Allowing such people to roam free and attack is one of the biggest failures. They are living thinking people. They are very cunning and one overlooked action may lead to a lot of trouble. And no i don't know any services and if i knew i wouldn't have told anyone (just to be safe)
Of course, I don't want some hackers to mess with my private life, but I have know idea how to protect myself. To tell the truth, I have never thought about it:) but the topic could be interesting for many people, i guess.
Never been attacted but I try to treat cyber-security very seriuosly. Virtual reality but the danger is real.
Well I think that cybercrime is a real threat but I also know that if you are targeted specifically by hackers, you will be hacked, and as a regular person, there is absolutely nothing you can do about it.
( http://fusion.net/i-dared-two-expert-hackers-to-destroy-my-life-heres-wh-1793854995 )
But that's a bit different than accidentally stumbling on a virus while browsing the internet. Having a good (paid) anti virus helps a little, but so does common sense.
All I've done is installing anti-spyware software and just using internet reasonably.