Activity 9. Identify the computer threats:
1) Lack of well-established online voting systems is a real threat to democratic nations of the world.
2) Every day cyber criminals are infecting thousands of machines around the world.
3) Cyber weapons are the most dangerous problem for the Internet, governments are investing in them and no one is talking about protection.
4) By identifying key people (who can influence people’s minds) messages can be strategically sent to them via social media who will then spread messages to the wider public.
5) People leave a lot of personal information about themselves online.
POST-READING
Activity 10. Which of the cyber threats above have you ever faced? Share your experience with the group.
Activity 11. Complete the following list of measures against cyber threats with your own examples:
1) taking the prevention measures;
2) raising the users’ awareness;
3) strengthening law enforcement;
4) facilitating the exchange of information and best practices.
Activity 12. Look at the statements and say if you agree or disagree with them. Give reasons for you answer.
1) Loss of privacy on the Internet is unavoidable.
2) Complete elimination of cybercrime is possible.
3) An online voting system will increase the turnout rate.
4) Cybercrime will soon be too big to be ignored.
5) The world is getting more and more close to the Matrix scenario.