What If You Destroyed The Internet?

The video explores the global dependency on the internet, highlighting its economic significance and the potential chaos that could ensue from a global internet blackout. It discusses real-world instances of internet shutdowns, the resilience and vulnerabilities of internet infrastructure, and the impact of cyber attacks. The video concludes with a focus on internet security and the importance of managing online identities.

How many Internet users are estimated to be globally active, according to the video?

• 2.4 billion

• 3.4 billion

• 4.4 billion

• 5.4 billion

What was one of the reasons Algeria shut down the Internet in 2018?

• To save energy

• To prevent cyber attacks

• To stop exam cheating

• To upgrade infrastructure

What is a major consequence of a global Internet blackout?

• Increased online shopping

• Improved global communication

• Economic collapse

• Rise in social media usage

What percentage of Internet traffic is carried by underwater sea cables?

• 50%

• 75%

• 99%

• 100%

What is a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack?

• A way to secure online transactions

• A technique to improve website accessibility

• A type of cyber attack that overwhelms servers

• A method to increase Internet speed

What happened in 2008 that caused Internet chaos in the Mediterranean and Middle East?

• A cyber attack

• A natural disaster

• Several cables were cut

• A software update failure

What is the role of the Domain Name System (DNS) in Internet usage?

• It provides Internet security

• It stores user data

• It translates web addresses into IP addresses

• It speeds up data transfer

What is a botnet?

• A software for data encryption

• A network of secure servers

• A group of infected devices controlled by hackers

• A type of Internet service provider

What is a potential weak spot in the Internet's infrastructure?

• Cloud storage systems

• Satellite connections

• Undersea cable hubs

• Wireless networks

What is a major limitation of DDoS attacks in terms of Internet disruption?

• They need the Internet to function

• They are easily detectable

• They can only target small websites

• They require physical access to servers