what impact does digital technology have
on privacy and security
the impact of digital technology
on privacy and security is multifaceted
and complex
on the one hand digital technology
has made it easier for people to protect
their personal information and privacy
for example by securing online
Communications and transactions with
encryption and other security measures
digital technology on the other hand has
introduced new threats to privacy and
security
as an example
one data breaches
because of advances in digital
technology
vast amounts of personal and sensitive
information can now be stored and
transmitted online
this data is vulnerable to theft and
misuse and data breaches are becoming
more common
resulting in the loss of personal
information such as names addresses and
credit card information
two online tracking
with the advancement of digital
technology companies
and organizations can now track people's
online activities
including the websites they visit and
the information they seek concerns have
been raised about privacy in the use of
personal data for commercial and other
purposes because of this three cyber
attacks with the advancement of digital
technology
cyber criminals can Now launch
sophisticated and targeted attacks on
individuals organizations
and critical infrastructure with the
potential for widespread disruption and
damage
a Cyber attack is an unauthorized
attempt to disrupt damage or gain access
to a computer system Network or device
cyber attacks can take many different
forms such as
malware
software is specifically designed to
harm a computer system or Network
malware comes in the form of viruses
worms Trojans and ransomware
dishing this is an attempt to trick
people into disclosing personal and
sensitive information
such as passwords or credit card numbers
by sending fake emails or visiting
websites that look legitimate
gas attacks these attacks are designed
to make a website or network unavailable
to users by overwhelming it with traffic
or requests
man in the middle attacks
these are attacks in which the attacker
intercepts and modifies communication
between two parties
such as a user in a website to steal
sensitive information or disrupt
communication
SQL injection attacks
some forms of attacks that Target
databases and involve inserting
malicious code into a database
query to gain access to sensitive
information or manipulate data stored in
the database
cyber attacks can have serious
ramifications such as the theft of
sensitive information
the disruption of critical
infrastructure Financial losses and
reputation and credibility damage
individuals and organizations must take
precautions against cyber attacks such
as using strong passwords regularly
updating software and systems and
exercising caution when opening email
attachments or clicking on links
governments can help protect against
cyber attacks by enacting and forcing
strong cyber security laws and
regulations
investing in cyber security research and
development and collaborating with the
private sector to share information and
best practices
for government surveillance
digital technology has enabled
governments to Monitor and track their
citizens
online activities raising concerns about
privacy and freedom of expression
individuals and organizations must take
some steps to protect their personal and
sensitive information
such as using strong passwords and
encryption being aware of phishing scams
and other cyber attacks and being
cautious about the information they
share online to address these privacy
and security risks
governments can help protect privacy and
security by enacting
and enforcing strict privacy laws and
regulations and investing in cyber
security measures
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