PRE-VIEWING TASKS

Answer the following questions:

  • What measures do you currently take to protect your personal information online?

WHILE-VIEWING TASK

  • What are the main reasons Denning provides for the rise in cybercrime? Can you list them? How do these reasons interconnect?
  • How do the statistics presented in the video illustrate the growth of cybercrime over the years? What specific numbers stand out to you?
  • What different types of cybercrime are mentioned? How do they differ from one another in terms of impact and method?
  • How does Denning explain the relationship between technological advancements and the increase in cybercrime? What examples does she provide?
  • What are backdoors, and how do they contribute to the security vulnerabilities in software and systems? Can you identify any specific examples mentioned?
  • According to Denning, what are the broader implications of rising cybercrime for individuals, businesses, and governments?
  • What suggestions or insights does the speaker offer regarding how individuals and organizations can protect themselves against cybercrime?
  • How does Denning envision the future of cybercrime and cybersecurity? What challenges does she foresee?

POST-VIEWING TASK

  • In your opinion, what role do individuals play in the fight against cybercrime? How can people contribute to improving cybersecurity?
  • How has your understanding of cybercrime changed after the video? Are there any surprising facts or statistics that stood out to you?
  • What do you think are the most significant consequences of rising cybercrime for individuals and businesses? How might this impact society as a whole?