Case Study:
Appliances Could Be Hack Targets
View the video “Cars, Appliances Could Be Hack Targets” on the online Wall Street Journal (September 9, 2011; 4 minutes, 44 seconds). Officials warn that computers and mobiles are not the only devices vulnerable to hack attacks. Information security risks are expanding to anything attached to a digital network. Vulnerable devices now include cars, appliances, and electricity meters—and will continue to grow. According to the Data Breach Investigations Report (Verizon, Business 2012), most corporate data breaches occur through some type of network device, which makes all networked devices and appliances subject to attack.
Q1. Explain why cars, appliances, and other devices not commonly associated with hacking can be hack targets.
Q2. What other resources are at risk? Why?
Q3. What are the concerns of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)?
Q4. Why is encryption needed?
Q5. Explain how the capability to remotely control machines creates a vulnerability or a problem in cyberwarfare?
Your answer must be typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman font (size 12), one-inch margins on all sides, APA format and also include references.