Urot, Karl Dominique 11/22/2023

IT101M
06 Performance Task 1
in Introduction to Computing

Issue #1
An April 2020 piece from The New York Times alleged that the popular video conferencing site
Zoom engaged in undisclosed data mining during user conversations. The coverage asserted that
when a person signed into a meeting, Zoom transmitted their data to a system that matched
individuals with their LinkedIn profiles.
The incident happened via a subscription-based tool called LinkedIn Sales Navigator that Zoom
offered customers to assist with their marketing needs.
Moreover, when someone signs into a Zoom meeting with an anonymous name, the tool still
connects that person to their LinkedIn profile. Thus, the person had their real name revealed to a
fellow user despite efforts to keep it private.
- The problem in this issue is that the Zoom conference platform, was gathering
personal information of its users’ LinkedIn profiles without them knowing. In
dealing with this issue, the best internet privacy to use would be “VPN”. A VPN is
effective in protecting personal data by enciphering internet connections, preventing
unauthorized access to sensitive information. Additionally, VPNs provide
anonymous browsing by masking users' IP addresses, enhancing privacy and
security online. It is also because it provides you a great internet privacy and
security from incoming and outgoing internet traffic.

Issue #2
According to Webroot, a cybersecurity solutions provider, around 1.5 million new phishing sites
are created monthly. A study by Verizon found that more than 30% of phishing messages get
opened by targeted users, and 15% of people successfully phished will be targeted again (and
could be victims again) withing the year.
To convince you to reveal personal information such as passwords and credit card details,
phishing emails and text messages may look like they’re from a company you know or trust.
They may look like they are from a bank, a credit card company, or a message from your friend
on Facebook.
- The source of the problem, according to Webroot, is the rapid increase in phishing
websites, with an estimated 1.5 million new ones created each month. The issue has
been brought attention by a study of Verizon which shows 15% of victims of
 phishing are approached again within a year, and over 30% of those targeted click
on phishing messages. In such cases, the best way to be safe online is to "double-
checking unfamiliar links." This basically means that you should carefully review
the links you receive before clicking on them to ensure that they are secure. This
method makes it more difficult for con artists to fool you with phishing attempts by
encouraging you to exercise vigilance while visiting unfamiliar websites. By scanning
links twice daily, you develop a cautious mindset and safeguard yourself against
potential internet threats. It's a simple yet powerful method for maintaining online
security.

Issue #3
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is going after a con artist posting on Facebook as its chief,
Gen. Camilo Cascolan, and warned the public of a modus using his name.
PNP spokesperson Col. Ysmael Yu said the police zeroed in on a cyber con artist who
misrepresented Cascolan in an interest-based scam. Using stolen identity data, the poser, who
was not identified, created a fake social network account with the name “Camilo P. Cascolan” on
Facebook to further bolster his criminal misrepresentation and impersonation scheme.
Investigations of the PNP anti-cybercrime group (ACG) have identified the owner and creator of
the fake account and have called the attention of Facebook over the fake account’s violations,
particularly to facilitate criminal activity.
- The PNP is dealing with a situation where someone on Facebook pretended to be
PNP Gen. Camilo Cascolan. This person, who stole identity information, made a
fake Facebook account in Cascolan's name to carry out a scam based on people's
interests. In this case, practicing "Limited sharing on social media" is a very
effective way to maintain internet privacy. By practicing precaution while sharing
information online, especially on social media platforms, you lower your risk of
identity theft. Limiting the amount of personal information you share could help
protect against potential abuse by malicious people who might use it for fraudulent
purposes. This privacy tactic shows how important it is to manage the extent of your
online presence, acting as an additional safeguard against identity theft and illegal
access to private data. Reducing the likelihood of falling victim to cyber threats and
promoting a safer online environment are two benefits of adopting a limited sharing
mindset.