21st Century Hackers

21st Century Hackers

Q&A session

21st Century Hackers

In this documentary, learn about “white hat” hackers, the U.S. Secret Service’s cyber crime division working to protect us from the risks associated with persistent connectivity. This Hacking Documentary takes you to the world of Modern Hackers and their Hacking techniques.

questions

• What motivates white hat hackers to do their work?
• What role do ethical principles play in the work of modern hackers?
• What types of technology are most often targeted by cybercriminals?

You may also want to read 6 Frequently Asked Questions About Ethical Hackers and watch the interview with one of them

questions

• Why is it possible that hackers are able even to talk to newborns?
• What is the difference between white-, grey- and black-hat hackers?
• What is the possible reason behind the North Korean attack on Sony?

questions

• How do government agencies and private companies cooperate in the field of cybersecurity?
• What measures are suggested in the film to help regular users improve their digital safety?
• Surveillance dilemma: where is the border between surveillance to protect and surveillance to spy?

questions

• What was the untold truth about post 9/11 amplified security regulations aimed at fighting terrorism?
• Is it possible to be tracked by someone on a regular basis? If so, then what assists them according to the examples mentioned in the film?
• How does ransomware work? Why has it become so popular?

questions

• Judging by the example of South Korea and its most digitalised city, in what way do the approaches of Asians and people of Western descent differentiate? Answer it in terms of the attitude towards privacy
• What is a fundamental privacy-related mistake according to Snowden?

conclusions

Whether the hacker wears a black hat, a white hat or a shade in-between, what do you know about the individuals, or groups, who have made an impact upon security as we know it today?