Cyber Security
Came across this BBC program on Cyber Security the other day. A very fascinating documentary about threats and security of the invisible net that is connecting our world together. With the increasing connection of software and infrastructure, the stakes are high, and yet, most of us are oblivious to these strange worlds. 07/2018 Unfortunately the original video referred to in this post is no longer available. If you are interested in this subject this BBC documentary Zero Days also looks good. Internet loopholes and Social Engineering The story begins with the horrific tales of people losing control of their online accounts and devices. Have you ever forgotten your passwords or payment details and found it rather easy to reset to regain access to your account? Well, some clever strangers may use a combination of loopholes from different services to take over your online identity - one by one.. that is a rather scary thought but it is also very real. Stuxnet and Cyber