Threats to individuals and businesses: hacking, identity theft and the implications of surveillance for personal freedoms

• Hacking: the gaining of unauthorized access to data in a system or computer.
• Identity theft: the fraudulent practice of using another person's name and personal information in order to obtain credit, loans, etc.
• Phishing: the fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers.
• Malware: software that is specifically designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system. Often called trojans
• Personal freedom: freedom of the person in going and coming, equality before the courts, security of private property, freedom of opinion and its expression, and freedom of conscience subject to the rights of others and of the public

How are we becoming increasingly vulnerable by being increasingly connected to the global supply chain?

How can we defend ourselves?

• Discuss are the implications of hacking on personal vulnerability?
• Discuss the implications of government surveillance on personal freedoms?

Disruptive technological innovations, such as drones and 3D printing

In business, a disruptive innovation is an innovation that creates a new market and value network and eventually disrupts an existing market and value network, displacing established market-leading firms, products, and alliances. (Wikipedia)

• Can you think of a disruptive technology?
• What is the next technological advancement that will change the world?