Cyber Crime and Its Impacts

The video discusses the impact of cyber crime on society, highlighting the theft of sensitive information and the potential for cyber warfare. It explains how cyber criminals operate, including the use of computer viruses, denial of service attacks, and phishing scams. The video emphasizes the importance of human error in security breaches and offers steps to protect against cyber threats.

What are some of the major impacts of cyber crime on society?

• Compromised personal and financial data

• Enhanced software security

• Increased financial stability

• Improved national security

Who can be a cyber criminal according to the video?

• Anyone from terrorists to teenagers

• Only teenagers

• Only international terrorists

• Only government officials

What is the role of a cyber army?

• To develop new software

• To engage in cyber warfare

• To conduct traditional warfare

• To protect national borders

What is the potential future of warfare as discussed in the video?

• Traditional weapons will dominate

• Cyber warfare will become more prevalent

• Nuclear weapons will be the primary threat

• Biological warfare will take precedence

How do computer viruses typically spread?

• Through physical contact

• By being intentionally installed

• By infecting cells

• By being unintentionally installed

What is a distributed denial of service attack?

• An attack from a single computer

• An attack that uses multiple computers to overwhelm a website

• A virus that spreads through emails

• A scam that tricks users into giving personal information

What is a phishing scam?

• A scam that involves physical theft

• A scam that involves fishing for data

• A scam that uses viruses to steal data

• A scam that tricks users into visiting fake websites

What is a botnet?

• A type of antivirus software

• A network of infected computers used to perform attacks

• A single computer used to attack websites

• A network of computers used for legitimate purposes

What is the main reason systems get hacked according to the video?

• Advanced security bugs

• Complex software designs

• Simple human mistakes

• Lack of antivirus software

What can individuals do to protect themselves from cyber threats?

• Rely solely on government organizations

• Ignore software updates

• Take proactive security measures

• Share passwords with trusted friends