Cyber Security for Absolute Beginners - 2022 Edition - Part 02 - Meet Eldo Kim

Eldo, a university student, attempted to postpone his exam by sending a bomb threat email using anonymous services. Despite his efforts to remain anonymous, he was traced because he used Harvard's Wi-Fi, which logged his Mac address and Tor usage. Authorities quickly identified him, leading to his confession. The video explores the mistakes Eldo made and the lessons on digital anonymity.

What was Eldo's primary reason for sending the email to the school authorities?

• To test the school's security measures

• To postpone his exam

• To prank his classmates

• To inform them about a real threat

Which service did Eldo use to try and send an anonymous email?

• Gmail

• Yahoo Mail

• Gorilla Mail

• ProtonMail

What was the immediate response from authorities after receiving Eldo's email?

• They ignored the email

• They called Eldo's parents

• They increased campus security

• They evacuated the buildings and postponed the exam

What critical mistake did Eldo make that led to his identification?

• He sent the email from a public computer

• He used Harvard's local Wi-Fi

• He signed the email with his name

• He used his personal email account

What could Eldo have done differently to avoid being traced?

• Use a VPN and a different network

• Send the email during a busy time

• Use a different email service

• Encrypt the email content