Cybersecurity 101

Why is the internet inherently insecure, as described in the video?

• It was designed to be open and accessible to everyone.

• It was not originally built for its current scale and complexity.

• Too many different types of devices are connected to it.

• Governments use it for surveillance, creating backdoors.

What was the original primary purpose of the internet?

• To facilitate online shopping and e-commerce.

• To connect personal computers for individual users.

• To allow massive supercomputers to communicate with each other.

• To enable global communication via phones and other devices.

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What are some of the consequences of internet vulnerabilities mentioned in the video?

• Increased speed of information exchange.

• Criminals stealing billions of dollars and personal information.

• Easier access to news and entertainment.

• Improved global connectivity and collaboration.

In the thought experiment about a perfectly secure internet, which of the following would be required to log on to a website?

• A simple username and password.

• Typing a 100-character password, submitting a genetic sample, and whistling a tune.

• Passing a facial recognition scan.

• Answering three security questions.