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    Network security has never been so critical for the last decades. Companies nowadays are at a potential risks. The use of data is essential for business needs and user’s education is a priority. Users allow companies to manipulate their data on a trust relationship basis. A startup healthcare company has many challenges in the market as new cyber threats come every seconds which impel network security administrator to enforce strict rules and measures. A company information technology structure set

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    It could be said that Phishing and Email scams are something that every Internet user has to face at some point, probably almost on a daily basis. Over the last several years phishing and email scams have increased tremendously, promising to enrich the recipient with just a couple clicks and some personal information. Phishing always spikes with holiday shopping, celebrity scandals, weather disasters and big sporting events (Bond, 2011). Phishing scams generally use fear and expectations. It is almost

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    phones. Victim receive a message stating their bank account, or credit card, or there email account has compromised or a suspicious activity took place. User needs to call a specific phone number to ensure the fraud did not take place and verify their identity. The attacker can spoof the source to a bank or a trustworthy company that will make victim believe the call is legitimate. Vishing is typically a challenging information security threat specially if occur using voice over IP. Similar to

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    UNDERSTANDING OUR RESPONSIBILITY REGARDING PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION IFSM 201 JULY 22, 2012 Abstract Anyone who uses computer technology today accepts the fact that their Personally Identifiable Information (PII) may or could be transmitted, collected, and used to benefit the one who receives that information. It is our responsibility to know what PII transmissions are being made available for public use over the web. Understanding all the aspects of PII and the approaches that are

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    Should the government have a right to demand a backdoor to unlock iPhones? People who are advocates of the government having a backdoor to unlock iPhones believe that this act will help reduce crime in society. Apple is one of the most widespread and frequently used brands in today’s society. It is no astonishment that the government seeks to use this company as a resource for information on crime activity. This demand has recently resulted from the government being unable to access the information

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    While I trust the government and support their policies, you, the federal government, have failed us Americans. When attempting to gain information for an investigation, nearly 22.1 million innocent Americans have been exposed to the public with their personal information hanging by a thread, according to the Washington Post. You politicians may assume that justice is served by providing victims with incentives of extra security technology, but the federal government should not be allowed to gain

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    Executive Summary Technology is quickly changing the way we interact with the world around us. The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the ability of physical objects to connect to the Internet and to send and receive data. Introduction The Internet of Things (IoT). The IoT concept is difficult to define precisely. IoT can be define as the network of physical objects are embedded with electronics, software, sensors, and network connectivity that enables these items to gather and exchange data. Another

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    When is it Ok for companies to use personal data? Introduction For the past few years, new information technologies have increased the possibility for companies to collect, store, analyze, share and use personal information. These activities have had many positive effects on the economy in general and certain advantages for consumers, including more customization and better targeting of commercial proposals. However, adverse effects due to the knowledge of these data have also been updated, including

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    Phishing is typically carried out using email or an IM (instant message) although phone contact has known to also have been used . The damage caused by phishing ranges from loss of access to email and to substantial financial loss. This style of identity theft is becoming more popular, because of the ease with which unsuspecting people often divulge personal information to phishers (credit card numbers, social security numbers, and mothers' maiden names). Once this information is acquired, the phishers

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    Effects of Advertising on Personal Privacy and Security: Persuasive Essay As the world wide web continues to become more prevalent in everyday tasks and the internet continues to evolve, so does the world of advertising. Everyone encounters some form of advertising daily, with the most common being internet advertising. According to Patricia Garner, “internet advertising is by far the fastest-growing medium.” She continues by stating “improved advertising formats make Internet display more interactive

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