Question

1. Research recent computer security news articles. Choose one security event that occurred within the last 3 months.

2. Summarize the article in 4-5 complete sentences.

3. What could have been done to prevent this type of security breach?

4. How does this security article affect your daily use of technology? What security measures should you change to help protect yourself from this type of security breach?

5- Post the URLs of the sources that you use.

Answer 1

Answer 1

Hacking of bezos mobile phone.

Answer 2

Most latest event is hacking of Jeff bezos mobile. News is coming that it was hacked by saudi arabia using a single message sent by arab prince to bezos shared through whatsapp. Bezos's cyber security consultant said that atleast 6 gb data was leaked from the phone.

Answer 3

We can follow some steps-

1. Never open those links which come from unidentified sources and if we get one we should not share it further.

2. Don't give your personal details to any unknown. Keep your private details like phone number, account number etc. Within yourself and with your known ones only.

3. If you think you are hacked immediately contact police so that they get to know you aren't behind any crimes done by hacker.

4. Whenever you are dowloading something it should be from identified source because hacker can attach malicious files with your desired file , if you download from unidentified source.

Answer 4

After reading this article, i was shocked because it was the richest man's mobile which got hacked. Now i am more aware of these frauds. I never share my personal details with any unknown. I never open links from unidentified sources. I always download required applications from playstore only because they will be safe.

Lastly, i get my apps and system updated to remain safe from new threats.

Answer 5

  https://www.npr.org/2020/01/23/798630195/dont-be-like-jeff-bezos-here-s-how-to-keep-your-phone-safe-from-hackers