This Project had me find examples of information security and it had me evaluate the sources that I found.
This lesson showed me that there are many issues out there with information security. This lesson also showed me how to find articles using google's search engine.
This article shares a phishing incidident where people were getting a fake USPS text message. In a phishing scam the attacker tries to trick a person into revealing sensitive information. This could be something like your credit card information. We can protect ourselves from phishing scams from not clicking any link on any suspicious message or email.
Who published the content? Marcus Aarsvold
Where was it published? WMTV
When was it published? Nov. 11, 2022
The truthfullness and integrity of the facts? Considered Accurate
How is it written and presented? Had a few adds, was written to inform
Links and citations: Has a link to their app
This article shares a indentity theft incident where the atacker stole their identity. Identity theft is where an atacker steals your personal information to commit fraud. They may apply for credit cards or other things like that. To stay safe from identity theft you should try to keep all of your person information secure.
Who published the content? Kai Ryssdal and Anais Amin
Where was it published? MARKETPLACE
When was it published? Nov. 9, 2022
The truthfullness and integrity of the facts? Considered Accurate
How is it written and presented? Not many ads, Written to inform
Links and citations: Has links to different reports
I had to complete the CCBC Cyber Security Training as part of this assignment. It had me complete everything with 100% accuracy to earn my certification.