Question 7

Question 7

The usage of the internet have risks involved which could turn out very badly for them if they are not informed. The top 5 risks of 2015 were:

1. Ransomware

2. The Internet of Things

3. Cyber Espionage

4. Cyber Theft

5. Insecure Passwords

Most of the risks involved with the internet mostly are dependent on the user. The way that users use technology have enabled hackers to access our information or technology. Criminals can implement the usage of ransomware because the average consumer does not have an antivirus. People are connecting their appliances to the internet now which gives them more connectivity to their assets, the internet of things was considered the highest cyber risk of 2015. These criminals are finding ways to hack appliances which gives cyber criminals access to personal information.

Due to information being widely sought out, information can be sold for large quantities of money and cyber criminals have been hacking to get this information. Cyber theft is the stealing of financial information, these criminals have been trying to steal this since the creation of the Digital Divide. Shops and people need to secure their information or access to information.

Insecure password is where the user would be considered at fault as the password is their responsibility. The strength of a password depends on the user as people tend to be lazy when creating a password and lean towards an easier password to remember. This makes it easier for cyber criminals to break the password with their hacking software and access your information.

These can be avoided by using a good antivirus software and being responsible with your password when it comes to creating it. When using the internet or using your financial information, use a secure line when doing payments to prevent Cyber theft and ensure you are using credible sites.