Ethical Aspects - Vidéos

Question 1

What role do hackers play as per the ‘internet’s immune system’ analogy?

Answer 1

Hackers help expose security vulnerabilities, prompting improvements and acting like an immune system for the digital age.

Question 2

Fill in the blank: Some hackers publicly disclose ____ to pressure companies into addressing security issues.

Answer 2

vulnerabilities.

Question 3

How do hackers like Anonymous use their skills for social change?

Answer 3

They highlight social and political issues, expose corruption, and advocate for online freedom.

Question 4

Why is there a risk with the power hackers hold?

Answer 4

If misused, their skills can cause harm, such as financial loss or identity theft.

Question 5

Define stalkerware.

Answer 5

Software that allows abusers to track individuals by accessing their private data, often installed with physical access to the victim’s device.

Question 6

Fill in the blank: To avoid stalkerware threats, it’s important to use complex, unique ____ for each account.

Answer 6

passwords.

Question 7

What challenges exist in detecting stalkerware?

Answer 7

Most antivirus software struggles to identify stalkerware as a threat.

Question 8

What coalition efforts exist to combat stalkerware?

Answer 8

Groups are working to raise awareness and encourage antivirus providers to better recognize and prevent stalkerware threats.

Question 9

What is a key tip from Eva Galperin for personal security?

Answer 9

Use two-factor authentication and regularly review security settings on accounts.

Question 10

Who are whistleblowers and what is their role?

Answer 10

Individuals who expose wrongdoing within organizations to protect public interest and promote transparency.

Question 11

Fill in the blank: The Dieselgate scandal was exposed by a ____, highlighting fraudulent emissions testing at Volkswagen.

Answer 11

whistleblower.

Question 12

Why might whistleblowers face risks after exposing wrongdoing?

Answer 12

They often face retaliation, threats, or demotion within their organizations.

Question 13

Name a famous whistleblower case mentioned in the document.

Answer 13

Watergate, Enron, or Madoff scandals.

Question 14

What ethical dilemma did Mary Willingham face as a whistleblower?

Answer 14

She exposed academic fraud at UNC but faced demotion and threats for her actions.

Question 15

How did Peter Buxtun’s whistleblowing impact society?

Answer 15

He exposed unethical practices in the Tuskegee Syphilis Study, leading to public awareness and change.

Question 16

Fill in the blank: Kade Crockford argues that privacy concerns stem from a desire for ____ over personal information, not secrecy.

Answer 16

control.

Question 17

What is the ‘digital Panopticon’ as it relates to facial surveillance?

Answer 17

A concept where individuals feel constantly monitored, impacting their behavior and freedoms.

Question 18

Why does Kade Crockford oppose government facial surveillance?

Answer 18

It undermines privacy and creates extensive records of individuals’ behaviors, risking misuse.

Question 19

What are common privacy measures that show people care about privacy?

Answer 19

Using encryption, passwords, and curtains to protect personal information.

Question 20

Fill in the blank: Crockford argues that privacy and security go hand in hand, and tools like ____ contribute to both.

Answer 20

encryption.

Question 21

What solution does Crockford propose for government-led facial surveillance?

Answer 21

To deny the government the ability to build extensive facial surveillance networks.

Question 22

How can collective action help oppose surveillance expansion?

Answer 22

By advocating against intrusive technologies, it can preserve privacy rights and freedoms.

Question 23

Why are hackers sometimes viewed as a ‘force of global influence’?

Answer 23

Their actions can affect political, economic, and military spheres worldwide.

Question 24

Fill in the blank: Stalkerware is often undetected by antivirus software, making it hard to ____ against this threat.

Answer 24

protect.

Question 25

What impact does widespread facial surveillance have on society?

Answer 25

It creates a constant sense of monitoring, limiting personal freedoms and privacy.

Question 26

What is one action recommended to improve account security against stalkerware?

Answer 26

Regularly update security settings and use unique, complex passwords for each account.

Question 27

How do hacktivists differ from malicious hackers?

Answer 27

Hacktivists use their skills to promote political or social causes, not for personal or financial gain.

Question 28

Why might some hackers publicly reveal vulnerabilities in systems?

Answer 28

To raise awareness and push companies to improve their security measures.

Question 29

Explain the concept of the ‘internet’s immune system’ in relation to hackers.

Answer 29

Hackers reveal weaknesses in systems, helping to improve security and resilience, much like an immune response.

Question 30

Fill in the blank: The Tuskegee Syphilis Study was exposed by a ____ who revealed participants were denied treatment.

Answer 30

whistleblower.