Cybersecurity

Abby Kruppa, Technology Class Module 6

The following infographic is a simple review of extremely important guidelines to cybersecurity. Cybercrimes are prevalent and will only increase exponentially in the future. If we are not aware of the essential precautions, then we definitely will be liable to identity theft and hacking. This hacking can lead to our own safety being jeopardized, as well as the safety of friends and family.

Reflection on Emily’s Story

1. After watching the video about Emily being cat-fished by her neighbor, I was surprised that someone would create so many different Facebook accounts just to talk to themselves. I never expected any identify thief to excessively create so many different accounts- upwards of 50- and even submit information to the local news. It’s interesting because I think of identity theft as only being done by those seeking monetary profit, and by those only stealing one person’s identity, not creating an entirely new society from pictures of community members. 

2. From Emily’s story, I learned the importance of verifying the people you friend on Facebook and remembering how public social media is in general. Any picture at all that you release to the public can be used against you, and allowing many people to be friends with you on social media can possibly endanger your safety.

3. I will use this story as a reminder of being internet aware. I would say that I already am a fairly paranoid person on social media and I release very little private information. I will make sure to be extra mindful of the people I allow to connect with me on social media, though.