Journal Entries

Social Cybersecurity

Upon reading the article "Social Cybersecurity: An Emerging National Security Requirement," it is evident that the authors emphasize the growing importance of social cybersecurity for national security in the digital age. It discusses how technology influences human behavior and the need... Read More

Navigating the Digital Landscape: Balancing Social Media and Real-Life Connections

As I completed the Social Media Disorder Scale, I scored 1. While this isn't alarming, I noticed the questions targeted younger individuals more. As an independent adult, some questions didn't apply to me, as I don't have family monitoring my online activities. Nonetheless, the scale helped me identify areas for improving my social media habits and maintaining a healthy digital lifestyle.

I find it interesting that different patterns of social media disorder exist... Read More

How the Media Influences Our Understanding of Cybersecurity

While watching the YouTube video "Hacker Rates 12 Hacking Scenes In Movies And TV | How Real Is It?" I reflected on how the media shapes our perception of cybersecurity. The media can impact our understanding by using exaggerated language to frighten audiences or make hacking appear more impressive. For instance, movies often feature unrealistic details, such as wrong hexadecimal codes or IP addresses. Moreover, the media influences our understanding by portraying hacking as easy and... Read More

The Minds Behind the Screens – A meme

As we go about our daily lives, our minds constantly race with thoughts, worries, and maybe even cyber-security concerns. Take that woman sitting outdoors, smiling at her phone – what's she thinking? Is she scrolling through social media, comparing her life to others, or perhaps planning a sustainable online shopping habit?

Meanwhile, that playful pup using an iPad like a pro might be learning new tricks... or secretly plotting its next snack heist from the office... Read More

Security Through Vigilance: Spotting Fake a Website

In this Journal Entry, I will examine three fake websites and compare them to real ones, highlighting the critical characteristics distinguishing legitimate sites from fake ones.

Let us consider a Fake Website: "https://bαnkofamerica.com". At first glance, this URL appears to be legitimate. However, upon closer inspection, a red flag emerges. The URL contains misspelled words (typo); you will find that the character after b is the symbol alfa (α), not the letter a as... Read More