Cyber Security for Absolute Beginners - 2022 Edition - Part 02 - The Way Back Machine

The video tutorial introduces the Wayback Machine, a web archive that stores snapshots of websites over time. It demonstrates how to use the service to view historical versions of websites and discusses its applications, such as retrieving old data and design changes. The tutorial also highlights the limitations of the service, noting that not all dates have snapshots. Additionally, it covers the 'Save Page Now' feature, which allows users to capture and save current web pages for future reference or evidence.

What is the primary function of the Wayback Machine?

• To delete old websites

• To create new websites

• To archive copies of websites over time

• To enhance website security

How many times was the website 'thehistoryofgold.com' saved between May 1st, 1998, and March 31st, 2018?

• 5,000 times

• 20,000 times

• 14,589 times

• 10,000 times

What can users do with the Wayback Machine when a website changes its design?

• View the current design only

• Access the website's source code

• See past versions of the website

• Edit the website's content

What is a potential use of the Wayback Machine for hackers?

• To improve website security

• To find historical employee information

• To create new hacking tools

• To delete website data

What is the 'Save Page Now' feature used for?

• To enhance webpage speed

• To edit a webpage

• To save a current webpage for future reference

• To delete a webpage