Category: Security

Fake News and Its Deterrents

For this week’s discussion post, I wanted to reflect on one of the primary deterrents to the spreading of fake news, internet censorship. As stated by Vivian Roach of Baylor Lariat, “In the era of the COVID-19 pandemic, an “infodemic” has also emerged” (Roach, 2020). Misinformation has impacted […]

Non-State Cyberweapons

When it comes to non-state cyberweapons, there are some significant differences between them and state-funded devices/software. While the funding and manpower of non-state cyberweapons are certainly reduced, the potential consequences and reach of the weapons are still present. As cybercrime is quickly rising in the hands of often […]