Ethical Aspects - Cas pratiques

Question 1

What is the main goal of ethical hacking as presented by Amaelle Guiton?

Answer 1

To understand and repurpose systems to improve control over technology, not for malicious intent.

Question 2

Fill in the blank: One principle of hacker ethics is that ____ should be accessible and free (though not necessarily free of cost).

Answer 2

information.

Question 3

List three core values of hacker ethics.

Answer 3

Openness, decentralization, and free access to information.

Question 4

What is hacktivism?

Answer 4

A form of activism that uses hacking techniques to promote political or social causes, often advocating for online freedom and anti-surveillance.

Question 5

Define whistleblowing.

Answer 5

Revealing confidential or illegal actions within an organization to protect public interest, transparency, or expose wrongdoing.

Question 6

Fill in the blank: The Volkswagen scandal, known as Dieselgate, involved using software to cheat ____ tests.

Answer 6

emissions.

Question 7

What was a primary cause behind the Volkswagen Dieselgate scandal?

Answer 7

Unrealistic demands and a secretive culture that pressured employees to meet goals unethically.

Question 8

What ethical dilemma did Volkswagen employees face in Dieselgate?

Answer 8

Choosing between disclosing the software manipulation or following a corporate culture that discouraged transparency.

Question 9

How do hacktivists view online surveillance?

Answer 9

They oppose it, advocating for privacy and the right to anonymity online.

Question 10

Who are the ‘DarkSide’ group in the context of hacking?

Answer 10

A financially motivated hacker group that justifies their actions by targeting institutions they believe can afford the losses.

Question 11

What is a utilitarian justification used by DarkSide hackers?

Answer 11

They believe targeting financially capable institutions is justifiable since it minimizes harm to society at large.

Question 12

Fill in the blank: Ethical hacking emphasizes ____ over malicious control.

Answer 12

knowledge.

Question 13

How do hacktivists serve as counter-forces in society?

Answer 13

They challenge corporate and government control, pushing for digital freedoms and open access.

Question 14

Name two pressures that can lead employees to act unethically in high-stakes organizations.

Answer 14

Unrealistic demands and hierarchical structures discouraging dissent.

Question 15

What distinguishes hacktivism from cyberterrorism?

Answer 15

Hacktivism aims to promote social or political causes, while cyberterrorism seeks to cause harm or disruption.

Question 16

Fill in the blank: In whistleblowing, if internal channels fail, the information is often disclosed to the ____.

Answer 16

public.

Question 17

Describe the ethical culture promoted in hacker communities.

Answer 17

Hacker culture emphasizes openness, decentralization, and a distrust of authoritative restrictions on information.

Question 18

What did the whistleblower attempt in the Volkswagen case?

Answer 18

They attempted to alert a manager outside their department but were ignored.

Question 19

Why is ethical hacking viewed as beneficial?

Answer 19

It fosters knowledge, creativity, and control over technology, aiming to use tech for societal improvement.

Question 20

Fill in the blank: Hacktivists fight for online ____ and oppose constant surveillance.

Answer 20

privacy.

Question 21

What is one of the six core principles of hacker ethics?

Answer 21

That hackers should be judged by their actions, not by their background or credentials.

Question 22

Why did Volkswagen engineers continue to commit fraud during Dieselgate?

Answer 22

Due to a corporate culture where failure to meet goals was not acceptable.

Question 23

Fill in the blank: The philosophy of hacker ethics promotes ____ to all technological resources for knowledge advancement.

Answer 23

access.

Question 24

What is a common justification used by whistleblowers?

Answer 24

Protecting public interest by exposing hidden unethical practices.

Question 25

How does hacktivism relate to political participation?

Answer 25

Hacktivism challenges restrictive systems, advocating for more freedom in the digital sphere.

Question 26

Fill in the blank: Hacktivists often act as ____ within political and economic systems, pushing back against control and surveillance.

Answer 26

counter-powers.

Question 27

Why are whistleblowers important in corporate ethics?

Answer 27

They expose unethical or illegal activities when internal reporting is ineffective, promoting accountability.

Question 28

What ethical justification might hacktivists use for their actions?

Answer 28

They may argue that their actions protect public freedoms and digital rights.

Question 29

Define the term ‘ethical hacking.’

Answer 29

A hacking approach that focuses on understanding systems to improve them, without causing harm.

Question 30

Fill in the blank: A core principle of hacktivism is to maintain ____ in online spaces, opposing unnecessary surveillance.

Answer 30

anonymity.