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Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Online Privacy
What level of privacy will we have online in the future?
Researchers have been questioning if people are going to share their personal data freely or have they become over protective about private information?
Changing private policies that some websites offer, are minor part of the story. Companies have been trying to figure out the privacy demands of users, and there are government regulations, industry standards and rules that vary across operating systems.
Companies have provided free services to balance the privacy concerns of customers and serving advertisers. But the way the Internet makes money is by advertisers.
Privacy is becoming more of a concern for customers, and the the demand for stronger data control has increase to about 75% according to a Microsoft survey. "Do not track" is a new feature that is being introduced in all the major browsers, but it has been difficult to enforce since there are standards for the web to make it official.
If privacy concerns keep rising there will be more issues in the future, since more devices are being connected to the internet it is easier to collect more data about a person. Location data are already being tagged by photos, tweets or other online actions.
There will probably be future options that balance between sharing information and cutting off all data. Not everyone will want the same level of privacy, so options and customization will have to be made available.
I believe that there will never be full control of online privacy, there are too many public records that we cannot control and users also put a lot of private information out by themselves for example on Facebook, Twitter or any other media, we tag ourself and let everyone know where we are or were we have been and that lets anyone have your personal data.
Internet privacy over the internet consist of the availability to control who can see it and control who has access to that information. There are people out there that say that privacy does not exist over the internet.
Researchers have been questioning if people are going to share their personal data freely or have they become over protective about private information?
Changing private policies that some websites offer, are minor part of the story. Companies have been trying to figure out the privacy demands of users, and there are government regulations, industry standards and rules that vary across operating systems.
Companies have provided free services to balance the privacy concerns of customers and serving advertisers. But the way the Internet makes money is by advertisers.
Privacy is becoming more of a concern for customers, and the the demand for stronger data control has increase to about 75% according to a Microsoft survey. "Do not track" is a new feature that is being introduced in all the major browsers, but it has been difficult to enforce since there are standards for the web to make it official.
If privacy concerns keep rising there will be more issues in the future, since more devices are being connected to the internet it is easier to collect more data about a person. Location data are already being tagged by photos, tweets or other online actions.
There will probably be future options that balance between sharing information and cutting off all data. Not everyone will want the same level of privacy, so options and customization will have to be made available.
I believe that there will never be full control of online privacy, there are too many public records that we cannot control and users also put a lot of private information out by themselves for example on Facebook, Twitter or any other media, we tag ourself and let everyone know where we are or were we have been and that lets anyone have your personal data.
Internet privacy over the internet consist of the availability to control who can see it and control who has access to that information. There are people out there that say that privacy does not exist over the internet.
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Conflict and Warfare in the Digital Age
"Cyber attacks are already upon us but the rules of digital warfare have yet to be agreed upon"
It is hard to define the term "hacker" because a hacker can be someone who is an expert at modifying technical problems and a hacker can also be someone who digitally intrudes.
The government is having trouble trying to solve cyber attacks, because a "cyber-war" is just coming around the corning because problems are already starting to set out.
US Senator Robert Menendez is introducing a bill to the US Congress so it can be able to report cyber attacks on Nasdaq OMX Group and both oil and gas companies. He would like to do this so they can start "strengthening cybersecurity".
Most of our infrastructures rely on computer technology to function and if a failure is caused by a malicious attack of a hacker many lives could be at threat, not only the internet.
There are many technologies out there that the public does not know about. These technologies that exist are able to do powerful things, like controlling a GPS device in someones car, giving them the possibility to give you wrong directions or potentially setting it on fire.
"There is no clear, internationally agreed upon definition of what would constitute a cyber-war," said a report released at the Munich Security Conference by think tank The EastWest Institute.
It is hard to track down where the attacks are coming from and it is difficult to aim at one organization or country.
There is conflict and warfare in the digital age, but it is hard to figure out how to control it.
The internet was designed without country borders but now we are trying to separate the internet because of the conflict that is bringing to us. The problem is not only hurting the internet but it could also be damaging the lives of citizens.
It is hard to define the term "hacker" because a hacker can be someone who is an expert at modifying technical problems and a hacker can also be someone who digitally intrudes.
The government is having trouble trying to solve cyber attacks, because a "cyber-war" is just coming around the corning because problems are already starting to set out.
US Senator Robert Menendez is introducing a bill to the US Congress so it can be able to report cyber attacks on Nasdaq OMX Group and both oil and gas companies. He would like to do this so they can start "strengthening cybersecurity".
Most of our infrastructures rely on computer technology to function and if a failure is caused by a malicious attack of a hacker many lives could be at threat, not only the internet.
There are many technologies out there that the public does not know about. These technologies that exist are able to do powerful things, like controlling a GPS device in someones car, giving them the possibility to give you wrong directions or potentially setting it on fire.
"There is no clear, internationally agreed upon definition of what would constitute a cyber-war," said a report released at the Munich Security Conference by think tank The EastWest Institute.
It is hard to track down where the attacks are coming from and it is difficult to aim at one organization or country.
There is conflict and warfare in the digital age, but it is hard to figure out how to control it.
The internet was designed without country borders but now we are trying to separate the internet because of the conflict that is bringing to us. The problem is not only hurting the internet but it could also be damaging the lives of citizens.
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Digital Divide
"Students with broadband Internet access at home may have an advantage over those who don't"
Students in Hillcrest High School South Carolina students are now listening to lectures on video before class, putting the new knowledge to practice in the classroom, where their teachers are there to help.
This is one of the many new ways education is being delivered these days, through online streaming.
More than two-thirds of low-income families in South Carolina don't have internet connection, meaning that overall, 57 percent of households in the state have broadband access. But students have access to computer labs before, during and after school. Some students may go to libraries or find Wi-Fi hotspots.
Some believe that not having internet at home teaches students to manage time more wisely rather than playing around. But that it's up to the teachers to keep a home technology deficit from being a disadvantage to students.
Most schools are not assigning web-based homework because of the digital divide, and there is not much the district can to make opportunities more equal.
South Carolina was moving to developing a system that could put an internet cloud over the state, but after four years, nothing has happened. They also developed another program that would be available for low-income students
Digital Divide does cause some issues when it comes to education first, economic equality serves as a problem because the internet is becoming a basic component in life. Like the schools are starting to rely on online lectures and electronic books. This is not fair to the people that do not have easy access to the internet or a computer.
Another problem that it causes is the social mobility, the students are not easily accessible to move up in the social standing, there are students that have a head start if the parents can support, but there are some that are not able to keep up and be able to have the same opportunity of learning.
Education would like to introduce more media technology into their classrooms but they are not able to do so since there is not much anyone can do to equalize.
South Carolina, tried to develop a system but no one started to participate in the system. If just one district of South Carolina could not do it in four years, there is no way digital divide could be settled in the whole world.
Students in Hillcrest High School South Carolina students are now listening to lectures on video before class, putting the new knowledge to practice in the classroom, where their teachers are there to help.
This is one of the many new ways education is being delivered these days, through online streaming.
More than two-thirds of low-income families in South Carolina don't have internet connection, meaning that overall, 57 percent of households in the state have broadband access. But students have access to computer labs before, during and after school. Some students may go to libraries or find Wi-Fi hotspots.
Some believe that not having internet at home teaches students to manage time more wisely rather than playing around. But that it's up to the teachers to keep a home technology deficit from being a disadvantage to students.
Most schools are not assigning web-based homework because of the digital divide, and there is not much the district can to make opportunities more equal.
South Carolina was moving to developing a system that could put an internet cloud over the state, but after four years, nothing has happened. They also developed another program that would be available for low-income students
Digital Divide does cause some issues when it comes to education first, economic equality serves as a problem because the internet is becoming a basic component in life. Like the schools are starting to rely on online lectures and electronic books. This is not fair to the people that do not have easy access to the internet or a computer.
Another problem that it causes is the social mobility, the students are not easily accessible to move up in the social standing, there are students that have a head start if the parents can support, but there are some that are not able to keep up and be able to have the same opportunity of learning.
Education would like to introduce more media technology into their classrooms but they are not able to do so since there is not much anyone can do to equalize.
South Carolina, tried to develop a system but no one started to participate in the system. If just one district of South Carolina could not do it in four years, there is no way digital divide could be settled in the whole world.
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Online Identity Concerns
At least four Redskins players became the victims of online identity hoax.
Alias Sidney Ackerman used pictures of an internet adult entertainer (C.J. Miles) to portray herself and the reason believed was so "Ackerman" could gain conversations with pro athletes. Most of the conversations occurred through Twitter but in some cases, pictures were sent to players cell phones not denying the fact that the pictures were not her own.
"Ackerman" never asked for money or benefits but she is a diehard Redskins fan. Several players attempted to meet with her but none succeeded, this arose suspicion on the ability that "Ackerman" could be fake.
The players believed it was all for attention and to be able to talk to them personally.
Another unverified Twitter account using a picture of Miles was found but claimed to be a "new sports fan." The account owner said that he/she just wanted to be friends with famous athletes and they wouldn't be able to meet in the real world.
Philip Daniel the team's director of player development was the one who warned the players about "Ackerman" and hopes to raise awareness to players about the truth of the surreal social media.
I believe that people tend to create different identities online, like the one "Ackerman" created, because they could not be happy with their lives and how they think other people see them.
Creating a different identity, with a different look and personality is easy to do online, since the person behind the new identity never has to show who they are. By creating that scenario, it could lead to making their life a little happier, since the results they see and the feedback they get is mostly positive.
The problem is that it is only the online version of themselves, and those people creating the online identities could become addicted to their online persona, these results can cause problems for the believers who think the fictitious identity is the real official person.
Alias Sidney Ackerman used pictures of an internet adult entertainer (C.J. Miles) to portray herself and the reason believed was so "Ackerman" could gain conversations with pro athletes. Most of the conversations occurred through Twitter but in some cases, pictures were sent to players cell phones not denying the fact that the pictures were not her own.
"Ackerman" never asked for money or benefits but she is a diehard Redskins fan. Several players attempted to meet with her but none succeeded, this arose suspicion on the ability that "Ackerman" could be fake.
The players believed it was all for attention and to be able to talk to them personally.
Another unverified Twitter account using a picture of Miles was found but claimed to be a "new sports fan." The account owner said that he/she just wanted to be friends with famous athletes and they wouldn't be able to meet in the real world.
Philip Daniel the team's director of player development was the one who warned the players about "Ackerman" and hopes to raise awareness to players about the truth of the surreal social media.
I believe that people tend to create different identities online, like the one "Ackerman" created, because they could not be happy with their lives and how they think other people see them.
Creating a different identity, with a different look and personality is easy to do online, since the person behind the new identity never has to show who they are. By creating that scenario, it could lead to making their life a little happier, since the results they see and the feedback they get is mostly positive.
The problem is that it is only the online version of themselves, and those people creating the online identities could become addicted to their online persona, these results can cause problems for the believers who think the fictitious identity is the real official person.
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