Hackers Attack Facebook

The recent attacks on Facebook users have drawn the attention of the media. The attacks have come in various forms, but all of them have been serious and potentially dangerous to Facebook users. Go to the link below and read the article. Write a reflective comment that shows you have read the article, expresses your views, and addresses my questions.

As you read the article, which of the threats that were mentioned have you heard of? Why do you think people do things like attacking other people’s accounts? If you have a Facebook account, have you ever been attacked or do you know someone who has been attacked? How would you recognize an attack and what would you do about it?

Hackers Attack Facebook Article

iPods for Freshmen

Our school has a policy that prohibits the use of iPods in class. In the United States, some universities will be giving students iPods when they come to school this fall. Go to the link below and read the article. Write a reflective comment that shows you have read the article, expresses your views, and addresses my questions.

What are some ways that you could imagine using these mobile technology devices if you were attending a university? If you were a professor, how would you react to the introduction of iPhones and iPods at your school? What could professors do to make their classes more interesting? How could we use these devices at our school?

iPods for Freshmen link

Profit From Pirated YouTube Clips

Most of us have seen YouTube videos. There are lots of different kinds of videos available to watch at the YouTube site. Some of the videos that have been posted are pirated, though. This week’s article looks at how some companies are using these pirated videos to make a profit. Go to the link below and read the article. Write a reflective comment that shows you have read the article, expresses your views, and addresses my questions.

Is adding advertising an appropriate solution to the copyright infringement problem in YouTube videos? If you were in charge of one of the companies, how would you deal with the problem? What do you think about Video ID technology and its use? How could Google get more companies to follow the practice of adding advertisements to videos?

Pirated YouTube Clips Article