Safely Sailing the Cyber Seas
June 2017
Most of us never think about how much work goes into the way we communicate. When we do consider the greatness of the networks that connect us, we should treat them with respectful caution; respect for the power that flows through the cables, caution for interacting with the people who want to do us wrong. We need to constantly educate ourselves so we can fight back against the crime that travels across those wires and circuits.
- What year was the first transatlantic telegraph cable laid? (1858)
- What does the “S” in HTTPS stand for? (Security)
- This browser plugin effectively removes popup advertisements. (AdBlock Plus)
- The use of advertising to spread malware is known as what? (Malvertising)
- What’s the number for Facebook Customer Service? (There isn’t one.)