21st century hackers

What is the main goal of the billion-dollar industry mentioned in the text?

• To provide internet services to remote areas

• To create new internet technologies

• To stay one step ahead of malicious hackers

• To sell the most advanced computers

Who are considered the 'good guys' among hackers?

• White hats

• Gray hats

• Red hats

• Black hats

What did Samy Kamkar do that affected MySpace users?

• He created a worm that infected over a million users

• He hacked into MySpace's financial records

• He shut down MySpace for a week

• He stole user data from MySpace

What are companies offering to identify vulnerabilities in their systems?

• Free software upgrades

• Public recognition

• Lifetime subscriptions

• Cash rewards called bug bounties

What did the government do in response to Samy Kamkar's actions?

• He was given a reward

• Nothing, they ignored it

• He was hired by the government

• He was banned from using computers for three years

What is ransomware?

• A virus that locks personal files and demands payment

• A secure way to pay online

• A tool to enhance internet speed

• A type of antivirus

What was the main consequence of the cyberattack on Sony Pictures?

• It improved Sony's security

• It increased Sony's sales

• It launched a new movie

• It leaked unreleased movies and personal data

What is the main purpose of the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine?

• To track users' internet history

• To store physical books digitally

• To speed up the internet

• To take snapshots of websites for preservation

What did Edward Snowden reveal about the NSA?

• It was planning to shut down the internet

• It had a program to spy on American citizens

• It was the safest organization in the world

• It was bankrupt

What is the potential consequence of a solar superstorm on electronic devices?

• It can play havoc with their functioning

• It can cause them to overheat

• It can improve their performance

• It can charge their batteries