We live in a technologically saturated world. Everyone is connected to one network or another by any number of devices, so that begs the question: “Just how secure are those connections?” Earlier this year, headlines were made when a hospital in California (and several others in other states shortly thereafter) had its network system hacked; its files and patient information encrypted and held ransom. To gain access to their own files, the hospital paid the hackers for the encryption key so that they could continue providing their patients with the much needed medical care they were seeking [1]. More recently, it was reported that over 6,000 online stores had malicious code, designed to steal and store credit card information, hidden within
It can be very expensive; costing hundreds of dollars for each stolen record. It’s challenging to prevent when hackers constantly update and change their patterns faster than the software designed to stop them is updated. Adding to that, users who try to circumvent security policies they find annoying or restrictive [3]. Another point of possible breach is employees accessing the network via personal devices (tablet, phone, usb) [4], poor network access passwords, and outdated server software. Even web cookies have the potential to provide access to private information [5]. There is no shortage of vulnerabilities that exist within any network and now some of the securities that are in place have been under discussion on just how “secure” they should be. Last year the terrorist attack in San Bernardino not only caught headlines because of the attack, but also because shortly thereafter there was a standoff between the FBI and Apple due to Apple’s refusal to crack the terrorists phone for the FBI. Apple stated that, “Up to this point, we have done everything that is both within our power and within the law to help them.” It continued, “But now the U.S. government has asked us for something we simply do not have, and something we consider too dangerous to create. They have asked us to build a backdoor to the iPhone.” [6]. Since the FBI vs Apple case, regarding the complexity of the encryption Apples uses for its devices, encryption backdoors have been a hot topic. Apple argues that having one defeats the purpose of the encryption, making it easier to access and exploit data [7(a)]. Having encryption and Firewalls bring a peace of mind but vigilance, constant upkeep, and caution on the users end are also required for network security. Backing up data, avoiding a single point of failure, and making sure data is only put where it needs to be are a few extra precautions to keeping your network secure
Should Apple be forced to unlock an iPhone or not? It becomes a controversial topic during these years. Most people are concerned with their privacy and security. Darrell Issa is a congressman and has served the government since 2001. Recently, he published “Forcing Apple to Hack That iPhone Sets a Dangerous Precedent” in Wired Magazine, to persuade those governors worked in the Congress. It is easier to catch administrators’ attention because some of them want to force Apple to unlock the iPhone. Darrel Issa focuses on governors because he thinks they can support the law to make sure that everyone has privacy. He addresses the truth that even some of the governors force Apple to hack iPhones when they need people’s information. He considers maintaining people’s privacy as the primary purpose. He also insists that Apple should not be forced to use their information which could lead people’s safety. In “Forcing Apple to Hack That iPhone Sets a Dangerous Precedent,” Darrell Issa uses statistics and historical evidence to effectively persuade his audience of governors that they need to consider whether or not Apple should be forced to hack or not because it could bring people to a dangerous situation and forget the purpose of keeping people’s privacy.
Security of the companies data is one of the most important components which allows the business to perform its day to day operation using various networking devices, services that absolutely needs to be protected from intruders. Some of these devices include online transactions, the exchange of data between users and clients both internal and external and external web data needs to be secured. There are several polices that would need to be configured such as a web sever and firewall configurations. However, with these configurations the first and most important task is to identify any vulnerabilities or loopholes in security within the company. The company has both LAN (Local Area Network) and WAN (Wireless Local Area Network) and a web sever. These resources need to be secured at all times from hackers or anyone else by implementing the appropriate security measures.
The evolution of cyber threats has reached a critical point where hackers withhold important information in exchange for payment. In the last three decades, the Internet has fundamentally changed the way people, governments, and private organizations store, use, and manage information. The age of the Internet of Things has left everyone at the risk of a ransomware attack (Richardson and North 13). The ubiquitous connection to the Internet through mobile devices such as tablets, smartphones, and laptops has made the Internet the obvious and convenient place to store personal data including photos, research information, and business records. The challenge is that cybercriminals have developed a new way of getting illegitimate
Network Security is the protection of the computer’s network though out the entire infrastructure. It can protect very important information and computer files to help prevent theft, spyware, malware, viruses, and more. Depending on if you have a public or private network, can determine what type of security settings you need for your network. All people are different on what they want to have secured or not, but most people do not know how to prevent people or things from getting in their network. “You must have a general understanding of security terminology and specifications as it relates to configuring hardware and software systems.”(Roberts, Richard M. 599). That quote states that by knowing and understanding security terms and specifics, you can
Cyber-attacks cost the healthcare industry 5.6 billion dollars a year (Grealish, 2016). One of the largest attacks resulted in 80 million current and former Anthem Health Insurance customers’ records being accessed (Wallace, 2016). Cyberattacks come in many forms, data breaches, ransomware (a form of malware), online scams, etc. (Savage, 2016, p. 23). One case of ransomware (a takeover of a computer system until a ransom is paid) occurred when Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center’s computer systems were held “hostage” for ten days, causing mass confusing throughout the hospital, and frustrating staff and patients (Savage, 2016, 23). Some patients were even sent to the other hospitals (Savage, 2016 p. 23). In order to regain control of their computer systems a ransom of $17,000 was paid to the attackers (Savage, 2016, p. 23). Scammers, however, cost healthcare providers and Medicare millions by billing them for fraudulent health services. Patient’s identities are also used to gain access to consultations and prescriptions drugs (Gealish, 2016). Events and practices like these demonstrate how disastrous cyberattacks are to the healthcare
About 15 million United States residents have their identities and information used fraudulently each year. Along the use of their identities, they also had a combined financial loss totaling up to almost $50 billion. Major companies such as Apple, Verizon, Target, Sony, and many more have been victims of consumer information hacking. In each of the cases, millions of consumers’ personal information has been breached. In the article “Home Depot 's 56 Million Card Breach Bigger Than Target 's” on September 18, 2014, 56 million cards were breached due to cyber attackers. Before the Home Depot attack, Target had 40 million cards breached. Company’s information is constantly being breached and the consumers’ are the ones who end up having to pay the price. If a company cannot protect the information it takes, then it should not collect the information.
The shooting in San Bernardino California was a tragic and terrible even that was taken place. The FBI and Apple have been negotiating about hacking into an iPhone to get to one of the terrorists phones and figure out what other things they are planning to do and get to. In order to get into the phone Apple has to create a “backdoor” into the phone so that the government can try and log into the phone as many times as possible and that causes a problem for Apple:
The San Bernardino vs Government case has been in the news for the last months since the terrorist attack last December. It has reminded the world the importance of encryption which is essential for our lives and privacy in this new era of technology. After the attack, the FBI asked Apple for help to access an iphone that belonged to Syed Rizwan Farook one of the perpetrators of the attack, Because the FBI could not access it due to the modern encryption and security features new iphones have. Apple was not completely oppose to help the FBI. The company helped with everything could without violating the privacy of its customers. Apple gave access to the backup data stored in iCloud from Farook’s iphone, but the data obtained was six weeks prior to attack. The FBI still needed more private information from the iphone such as, texts, phone calls and GPS locations after the attack. Apple is now being forced by the federal court to create a software to bypass the security features of the iphone to completely access its data. Apple is refusing to create this software because the company says this would put in danger the privacy of every Apple customer. The company says that once they create this backdoor to the iphone, they cannot guarantee to keep it safe. Because once created it can be modified to open infinite amount of iphones and access their data. Many people are concern about this issue and most experts agree that if the program is created more security issues will arise, not only within individuals, but national and possibly international security issues since technology is now all over the word.
In today 's generation many adults and teenagers keep everything from contacts numbers to their social security numbers on their smartphones. When customers, including criminals and terrorists purchase their smartphones, they are buying it with the assurance that not some, but all of their information and privacy will be safeguarded. The issue occurring today deals with the suspected terrorist of the San Bernardino, California on December 2, 2015 shooting involving over 30 injured people. Syed Farook, the suspected terrorist Apple IPhone is locked with a 4 code password and the government wants Apple to create a backdoor operating systems that allows them to computerize as many passcodes they can to unlocks the terrorists IPhone. Apple strongly believes that creating this necessary backdoor system will create a negative chain of effects that will affect everyone from smartphone users to social media companies and their privacy. The FBI recently has taken Apple to court to create the necessary backdoor operating systems to get around the security features created on the Apple IPhones. Apple has the legal right to refuse creating a “backdoor” software to get into suspected terrorists iphone because it invades the privacy of Apple 's customers, it will set a precedent for other companies, and the FBI will mislead Apple.
Companies that connect to the internet share common risks; they are vulnerable to attack by cyber criminals and they risk losing data as possible result of the attack. Data breaches, whether intentional or unintentional, continue to rise. Nevertheless, a data loss constitutes issues not only for our clients, but significant issues for Allegiant Health, which includes legal ramifications, loss of public trust, etc. In the healthcare industry, data breaches have a global impact for as threats can come from all over the globe. For example, Community Health Systems, Inc. (Ragan, 2014) experienced a data breach in 2014. During this breach, Chinese cyber criminals stole an estimated 4.5 million patients’ information, which included names, addresses,
Apple argues that, “Compromising the security of our personal information can ultimately put our personal safety at risk. That is why encryption has become so important to all of us” (Cook). Many others argue with Apple that loss of privacy leads to loss of security. Although that may be true if the information is ending up in the wrong hands, the FBI is using this information to protect the well-being of American citizens. According to USA today the fear for lack of privacy, “is counterbalanced by the need for public security in an age when terrorists use encrypted smartphone communication to secretly plot devastating attacks such as the recent suicide missions in Brussels and Paris” (Johnson, Swartz, and Cava) . Encryption is a useful tool for those who know how to use it responsibly. On the contrary, necessary action is taken against those who misuse it. When encryption falls into the hands of terrorists, it is more important to retrieve the deadly information than to risk less dangerous data being deciphered as
There is a juicy battle that is occurring between the FBI and the Apple company. Today, in America, there a bunch of cases of terrorism and crime. The FBI asked Apple for an app that would help them go through any phone data and hack any password. I do not agree with this whole situation. This is a major step-back for technology and everyone’s privacy.
Even though the theft of money is a growing problem, there are other things for hackers to steal. For instance, hospitals have very elaborate network security setups. Why? Many hackers attempt to gain access to people's personal medical files in order to blackmail them, or to avenge some injustice by spreading the person's health problems around. Other possibilities might go as far as to include looking up a patient's current location, in order for gang members to finish off the survivor of a drive-by shooting or other attempted murder. It is for these reasons that medical facilities computer security procedures are second only to the government's (Shoben).
In today’s society technology is used for everything. With the invention of computers and the internet this open doors to the cyber world. Today you can do almost anything without having to leave your home. The internet gives us the opportunity of shopping online, ordering food online, working from home and video chatting with friends and family across the world. Everyone has a computer and internet access in their homes. While the internet is really convenient it also opens doors for cybercrimes, loss of privacy and the need for computer security.
The Internet is a connection of computers across the world through a network. Its origin dates back to the 1960s when the U.S Military used it for research, but it became more available to the public from the late 1980s. The World Wide Web was created in 1989 and browsers began appearing in the early 1990s. Over the last 24 years, the Internet has enabled people to shop, play, do research, communicate and conduct business online. It has also become cheaper and faster in performing different tasks. As much as the Internet has done immeasurable good to society, it has also dominated people’s lives and brought with it an array of cybercrimes. According to Nicholas Carr in his book The Shallows: How the Internet is Changing the Way we Think, Read and Remember (Carr, 2010). He debates on whether the Internet has done more harm than good. People use the Internet daily to exchange accurate information and constantly personal data such as credit cards, passwords and Social Security numbers are travelling through the network from one computer to another. With security measures put in place on the Internet, personal information remains confidential. But unfortunately, criminals have adapted to innovations in technology, and today, more people are increasingly becoming victims of cybercrime. The Internet has had profound effects on the public, both positive and negative. In this paper we will examine how access to personal information has led to an increase in online and offline crimes. The essay will particularly focus on ecommerce and hacking.