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 fast-paced, making cybersecurity seem thrilling. Hacking is a meticulous and time-consuming process that requires patience, persistence, and attention to detail. By depicting hacks as quick and effortless, movies undermine the importance of cybersecurity education and awareness.
The media can significantly influence our understanding of cybersecurity. By perpetuating unrealistic stereotypes and sensationalizing cyberattacks, the media can create a false sense of security among audiences and downplay the importance of cybersecurity education and awareness.