For my project I choose the subject of cyber spying/cyber espionage.
With the Introduction of the Internet and the computer, many areas of society depend on today’s technology.
The problem of cyber spying is growing at a fast pace affecting almost everyone.
I choose three areas that have been greatly affected by cyber spying.
First, Governments and their military, especially in the Unites States the threat of a “digital Pearl Harbor” has been around for few years. In fact what I found out about the subject is a bit disturbing. Some experts blame the mass media and some politician as the real threat. Studies have shown that a Cyber-attack to critical military infrastructure is almost impossible, given the fact that these facilities are highly secured.
Second, the corporate world. Because of aggressive competition and the continue search for competitive advantage, many companies have accused of corporate espionage. This is a major problem because it is difficult to prove in court such allegations. So far there are only limited laws in place that deal with the subject. On the other hand, security companies are growing in number, some of them being accused as the root cause of the problem. That is to say, security companies create the vulnerabilities that are supposed to protect.
Finally, spying at a personal level. This is actually an area that has been brought to light. Many people have been victims of identity theft, invasion of privacy by companies collecting personal information without their knowledge. Also today’s technology allows a hacker for instance to use a social network and with sophisticated hacking techniques remotely operate microphones and webcams.
To conclude; New Media has brought many advantages and many challenges at the same time, it is up to us to promote regulations and limitations before it get out of control.
