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Safe Computing Homework

Contains the popcorn hacks and homework for the lesson safe computing

Popcorn Hack #1

I am logged into YouTube, they know my name, my email, the password I use, my location and various other things. This could negatively affect b/c this information could be used to social engineer other important details about me. There is a considerable change that people use the same password for everything and if one leaks like this then it can be assumed that a person can log into my email and therefore access all my other documents that are linked to it.

Popcorn Hack #2

I would first check that the link is actually affiliated with the bank that I am with, if it is I would then contact the bank by phone through a contact I know goes to the bank. I would have them confirm my identity and discuss resetting the password should the case be that I was really hacked

Popcorn Hack #3

How hackers exploit public Wi-Fi: Hackers can set up fake Wi-Fi networks (called “evil twins”) or intercept data on unsecured networks to steal personal info like passwords or credit card numbers.

Precautions to take:

  • Use a VPN to encrypt your data.
  • Avoid logging into sensitive accounts (like banking).
  • Only visit sites with HTTPS.
  • Turn off auto-connect to networks you don’t trust.