Consider the ethical and normative questions in paying ransoms
Once you’ve clearly distinguished in your mind the differences between these concepts, subsequent posts may focus on their various applications. For the mandatory post, you will consider ethics. Then, in your additional prompt, you will offer an example or add personal observations.
Discussion Prompts
1. Mandatory Prompt
· Discuss the ethical implications of using laws to promote cybersecurity, in particular on the protection of data and how government and corporations gather, store and use data in response to hacking and ransomware incidents.
2. Choose One Additional Prompt
· Offer an example of how a particular corporation or municipality was affected by ransomware and whether the ransom was or wasn’t paid. You can draw from recent news, historical events or cases discussed in the readings.
· Share any personal experiences or observations concerning the payment or non-payment of ransoms. What would the loss of data mean to an entity like a school system or healthcare organization? Do the laws sufficiently address the severity of the criminal acts and/or prohibit the payment of ransoms?
Unit 4 Discussion
Overview
For this discussion, consider the following scenario:
Governments worldwide have enacted cybercrime laws to address various types of cyber offenses such as hacking, malware distribution, identity theft and financial fraud. These laws define illegal activities, establish penalties, and empower law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute cybercriminals.
MNO Corporation offers website hosting and user forums. Knowing that some of the customers and posting activity may be controversial, MNO is considering moving its operations out of the United States and to a foreign country with weaker law enforcement.
Discussion Prompts
1. Mandatory Prompt
· What ethical concerns and theories can explain the MNO dilemma?
2. Choose One Additional Prompt
· How should employees of MNO react to the decision to move operations outside of the U.S. knowing that some illegal activity by customers may no longer be held accountable?
· How can an MNO employee become a “whistleblower” if they wish to report wrongdoing?
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