Privacy, Security, and Ethicality of Computer Science Technology



Data Storage



We all know of "cookies" on a website. They store and remember the information
put on the website. This is one way of how websites store data, but not all of them
are as cut and dry as cookies. Browsing tabs on the internet, no matter what you are looking up,
comes with a great amount of risk. Many websites actually take the information, and sell them to others.
Do you ever get emails for random offers from places you've never heard about? This is because the
data that is stored isn't protected at all, in fact, it's actively being used to sell you things!

Now, even though most companies keep your stored information to sell it, what about online hackers?
Just because companies may not sell your information, doesn't mean that hackers
can't get it through illegal means. Storing your information in any website, no matter
how safe it may seem. Even Google has had its issues.

Take a look at this timeline from Firewall Times. In December 2018,
there was a bug in Google that exposed over 50 million people's data. In January 2023, over 37 million T-mobile
users' data were stolen through a massive data breach. It's not only those sketchy websites that are a danger to your data, but
even the most renowned ones are subject to a data breach


Misuse and Protection of Computing Resources



Ever heard of crypto? The crypto market is one of the biggest and upcoming forms of currency.
However, not all of it is exactly safe. The term "rugpull" is used to describe crypto scams,
where vile thieving vultures steal the invested money of other users. While computing resources
are often used for good purposes, that never stops them from being used by bad people.

Unauthorized Access to Information



Your information is not as protected as you may think it is. Every day, passwords, accounts, and banks get
hacked. Hackers use this information to either exploit money from you, steal it, or sell your information off
to others on the dark web. Hackers stole more than 11 billion in 2019. This number is expected
to keep rising every year that passes.

Benefits and Risks of Computing Innovations


Computer advancements have tons of both rewards and risks. One such topic that is up for discussion is the use of AI.
There have been tons of debates on if AI is ethical or not. However, the discussion of ethics isn't the only case
that people argue on. AI can potentially be dangerous as well. It's use in aiding hackers isn't something people should take lightly
as well. But it can also be incredibly helpful. Softwere developers use the new advancements in AI to aid in their work.
not only does AI help current developers, it also can help those looking to get into the field have a smoother time transitioning as well.