Chapt 11 Security Threats Of globalisation & Responses

Question 1

How can Invid respond to Cyber Threats

Answer 1

• be Vigilant
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  Eg1: indiv & govt choose 1
• ScamShield app
• by Smart Nation Singapore
• detects scam calls by cross referencing unknown numbers with a database maintained by the Singapore Police Force
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  HENCE (invid)
• Indiv have tools to check for scams & avoid them
• Indiv can then take precaution & report those numbers
  -> Indiv can also alert friends & family about possible scams
  -> share useful tools like ScamShield
• Do not share personal info
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  Eg2:
• From 31 Jan 2021 onwards, SMS from non-registered numbers will be labelled ”LIKELY SCAM”
• Indiv can then take precaution & report those accounts
  -> Indiv can also alert friends & family about possible scams
• Do not share personal info
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  HENCE
• ## Reduce chances of falling victim to scams

Question 2

How can Countries respond to Cyber Threats

Answer 2

Eg:
- APCERT (Asia Pacific Computer Response Team)

Question 3

Threat of Transnational terrorism

Answer 3

Due to Globalisation,
- advancements in tech
- This causes greater movement of ppl, goods, capital & ideas
-> which Terrorist groups can use to organise attacks in other countries
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EG
- ISIS
- seeks to establish Islamic state w/ an authority over Muslims throughout the world
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- ISIS uses social media like FB & Twitter
-> to spread terrorist propaganda
-> to recruit members
-> organise attacks
-> even obtain funding + weapons
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EXP: THREAT AS:
- Indiv can be influenced by extreme ideologies of terrorist groups
- Self-redicalisation
-> and may join these terrorist groups to carry out attacks
- This puts SPoreans’ lives in danger
-> as attacks cause lead to death & injury
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- TT also ruins social harmony
- Ppl may also stigmatise certain races or religious associated with terrorist groups
- Harms SG as a multi racial & religious nation

Question 4

Cyber security Threats

Answer 4

DEFINE: CST is the unauthorised access to online information, systems & data
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Globalisation’s effect:
- Advancements in tech
- More transactions done online
- Many ppl also store & access personal info online
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EG:
Malware infections
- Victims tricked to download 3rd party apps that are not on the App Store
- Hackers have access to a victim’s phone,
-> including their banking apps
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HENCE threat as:
- ppl risk losing personal info like bank details & their savings
- This leads to fear
- ppl will question the effectiveness of the govt in protecting its citizens
-> can lead to lack of support for govt

Question 5

Govt response to cyber threats

Answer 5

DEFINE Cyber threats: Unauthorised access to online info, systems or data
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EG
- 2015 govt establish the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore
- it oversees & coordinates all aspects of cyber security in SG
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It aims to:
- enable a safer cyber space
- enhance international cyber cooperation
- develop a vibrant cyber security ecosystem
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HENCE
- ensures SG is ready to tackle cyber security threats
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Eg1: indiv & govt choose 1
- ScamShield app
- by Smart Nation Singapore
- detects scam calls by cross referencing unknown numbers with a database maintained by the Singapore Police Force