The Rise of Social Networks: A New Threat to Personal and Government Security
Date of Award
5-29-2010
Document Type
Undergraduate Capstone Project
Degree Name
Master of Applied Science
Organizational Unit
University College, Informtaion and Communications Technology
Disciplines
Computer Information Systems
First Advisor
Carl Shinn
Keywords
Crime, Cyber, Cyber crime, Facebook, Government, Myspace, Privacy, Security, Social network
Abstract
This capstone scrutinizes online social networks as a gateway to cyber crime against individuals and the government. The harm felt by social network users via risks taken through broadcasting personal information and profiles of cyber criminals and targets are illustrated. Included are case studies where social networks were exploited to compromise individuals and government. Since online social networks are now ingrained in American culture, steps that users can protect themselves with are described. The study results indicate that as an individual's usage increases, the more vulnerable to cyber crime they become. Due to the link between social networks and cyber crime, until security and privacy controls improve, and usage awareness increases, social networks should be banned from government systems.
Publication Statement
Copyright is held by the author. Permanently suppressed.
Recommended Citation
Manglicmot, Mark, "The Rise of Social Networks: A New Threat to Personal and Government Security" (2010). University College: Information and Communications Technology Capstones. 8.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/ucol_ict/8