Group Activity - security
Group Activity (Wed, 10/4/2019)
Group name: Farhana, Norros, Hafizah & Khairah
1. Research latest news or article where unauthorized system occurs.
Marriot Starwood hacking Exposes Data of Up 500 Million Guest
By Nicole Perlroht, Amie Tsang and Adam Satariano (30 November 2018 )1. Research latest news or article where unauthorized system occurs.
Marriot Starwood hacking Exposes Data of Up 500 Million Guest
- data being exposed was the customer's passport numbers.
- over 300 million guests stayed from 2014 was being exposed.
- the hacker uses the guest's information to his advantage by using someone else ID to open fraudulent accounts in their name.
2. videos showing security risk for both unauthorized access to data and equipment
3. in what way can IT be used to detect unauthorized access
advantages of having security
-theft prevention
-build user confidence
-protecting personal information
-real-time monitoring
-protect from virus
disadvantages of not having a security system
- steal data that can lead to business loss
- anyone can use the system
- duplication of data
- data can be permanently loss
4. how to prevent unauthorized access
- having a strong security password by using Bio-metrics, swipe card and etc.
- monitoring the CCTV
- provide a personal IP address
- use 2-factor authentication such as thumbprint and face lock
References:
1. Nytimes.com. (2019). Marriott Hacking Exposes Data of Up to 500 Million Guests. [online] Available at: https://www.nytimes.com/
2. YouTube. (2019). Marriott faces backlash over data breach impacting 500 million guests. [online] Available at: https://www.youtube.com/
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