On October 21, 2016, Dyn, a company located in New Hampshire, that monitors and routes internet traffic became a victim of a massive DDoS attack. Although it is uncertain who was behind the DDoS attack, security experts are certain that a program called Mirai was used to initiate the DDoS attack on Dyn (Blumenthal & Weise, 2016). Because of the DDoS attack, some users were not able to access their social media, entertainment, music, and other sites such as Twitter, Reddit, Amazon, Tumblr, Netflix
attack. One of the main reasons is that there was too much responsibility associated with Qdata’s capabilities to control this type of attack and failing to have a structured emergency response plan. In fact, iPremier hired Qdata, to provide hosting, internet services, computer equipment due to a very close location to iPremier headquarters location. Consequently, the attack was handled competently by all
Anonymity in the early internet Since the early days of the internet, anonymity online has been a common practice. This essay will explore the reasons as to why people used fake nicks and handles as a form of anonymity as well as the way in which Usenet and IRC encouraged anonymity. The protocols that were used in the early days will be explained as well as contrasted against online communication that is currently used today. Usenet was one of the first world-wide discussion systems that came into
it’s simply another title for extremely old way for communication. From the most punctual days of society, there has been an informal strategy for communicating that we used to settle on choice. The internet itself was created to be a social network. There is a vast verity of social media on internet where members build there connection and relationship with their friends, colleagues and fans such as Facebook and linked in. Two vital inventions happened in the most recent decade of the 1800s: The
If there was a way to get something you want for free and with little to no effort, would you? Most of the time people would say “yes,” not necessarily because they’re selfish. Rather, it’s just human nature to pursue effortless, instant gratification. This core behaviour was reflected during the first iteration of the music distribution platform, Napster. As an area that is easily moulded by the demands of its consumers, Napster forever changed the music industry as it allowed people to download
Sdbot is a worm that provides a remote attacker full access on the victim’s computer. It uses an IRC (Internet Relay Chat) protocol to establish a connection. Sdbot can spread via spam email messages; network shared drives or downloaded by another on to the computer. Backdoor function of this worm gives the attacker full access on your files. It also registers vital information from your PC such as user name and password. Other than that, Sdbot also compromises your online identity and sensitive
the supercomputers and paving the way for the internet. In the 1960’s, CompuServe revealed the earliest forms of the internet and email was also developed (Hendricks, 2013). Because of networking technology improvements in the 70’s, UseNet allowed users to communicate through a virtual newsletter starting in 1979. Around this time in the 1980’s home computers became more common and social media were becoming more sophisticated with internet relay chats (Hendricks, 2013). This document will examine
democracy drove citizens into the public areas to protest while the occupy movement was driven by the state of unequal distribution of resources that existed globally. With similar a set uneven resource distribution internationally and the use of the internet the conditions were right for the occupy movement to spread globally. Currently there is enough food, water, clothing, and shelter in the world to
their day’s work. Through the power of the internet, it was possible for these protesters to pick a location, meet up at the right time, and organize their lives so they could actively support the
support. Online social support Since its inception, the Internet has become a global network connecting individuals all over the world. Computer networks link people and enrich their social networks (Wellman et al., 1996). The Internet is seen as a medium that fosters memberships in multiple partial communities, providing companionship, social support, information, and a sense of belonging. Through electronic mail, newsgroups, Internet Relay Chat (IRC), and ICQ (“I Seek You”) individuals are communicating
and the legal and psychological effects of this crime. Children, both males and females, are used during this crime and recruited in various ways in today’s modern slavery (Whitaker & Hintlerlong, 2008). Technology will be discussed by using the internet, computers and most recently social media. Finally, the legal and psychological effects for children who have been involved in child sex trafficking will be discussed as well. Literature Review Throughout this paper, the topic of minor sex trafficking
“The internet is so big, so powerful and pointless that for some people it is a complete substitute for life” (Andrew Brown). Andrew Brown is a writer that sees the advances in technology, leaving a negative impact on society. He shares this opinion with many others. His quote really relates to this book, the characters in Feed barely speak through their mouths, instead they chat each other through the feed. People in the novel become isolated and lead a separate life while on the feed. M. T. Anderson
To raise a child is not easy, to provide an education on top of a healthy family environment, food and clothes, entertaining and cultural moments, security and safety. It requires that parents set an example by their own lifestyles, being coherent and displaying integrity in their decisions. We can’t just write down a set of rules, pin them in the refrigerator and expect our kids to follow them. It requires dedication and reserve times in our daily lives to be open for dialogue, counsel and advice
Within a certain population, culture has allowed people to come to fall into a certain mundane routine of comfortability. It is though the instances of small reactions, however, that challenges society to push forwards. These small reactions often go against the status quo of the expected normality. Instances of change can spawn from ordinary forms of technologies. In the subgroup of sound technology, each new word, note, and sound has the opportunity to influence those who hear them. As the era
technology usage has grown significantly. Per the U.S. Census, 76% of households reported having a computer in 2011, compared with only 8% in 1984 (File, 2012). Of that number, 72% of households reported accessing the Internet, up from just 18% in 1998, the first year the Census asked about Internet use (File, 2012). As of 2013, 90% of American adults had a cell phone of some kind, and for people under the age of 44, the number was closer to 97% (Madrigal, 2013). The drastic increase in technology usage is
world operates. There have been numerous technological advancements and inventions that have enhanced the convenience and efficiency of daily life activities. One of the most notable innovations of the past few decades has been the development of the internet, and, in particular, the advent of social media. Social media is a fairly new concept that refers to the combination of various applications, software, websites, and devices that allows individuals to create and