1. CptS 401
Adam Carter
Section 5.1 & 5.2

2. Quiz Question A hacker can be described as
a programmer who writes clever or elegant code
someone who breaks into computers without authorization
someone who modifies web sites to make a political statement
All of the above
None of the above

3. Quiz Question Answer
D. All of the above All of these versions of a “hacker” can be found in Section (pp ).

4. Quiz Question
In this attack, hundreds of thousands of requests for Web pages and other information are issued to a single Web site:
Zombie attack
Love Bug attack
Denial-of-service attack
None of the above

5. Quiz Question Answer
C. See p. 260.

6. Quiz Question
In 1998, “the most organized [cyber] attack on the Pentagon” was perpetrated by
Al-Qaeda
A disgruntled Pentagon employee
China
Two teenage boys
Russia

7. Answer
D (259)

8. Quiz Question An infected computer is often known as a: Pirate Ninja
Zombie
Trojan
Vampire

9. Answer
C (260)

10. Question
A person that hacks systems for political reasons is known as a:
Hactivist
Terrorist
Anarchist
Pacifist
Idealist

11. Answer
A (263)

12. Quiz Question 4 (Extra Credit)
Writing computer code that could at some point be used to generate computer viruses or hack into computers is presently illegal in the U.S.
True
False

13. Quiz Question 4 Answer
B. False The bottom of p. 272 makes it clear that no such law exists, and points out that such a law would make it difficult to defend against such viruses, and may conflict with the First Amendment (Free Speech), since courts have previously ruled that software is a form of speech.

14. Discussion Exercise: Stance with Respect to Break-Ins (Clicker)
Ex. 5.9, p. 300: Young, technically-oriented hackers have argued that, if owners of a computer system want to keep outsiders out, it is their responsibility to provide better security. Ken Thompson, one of the inventors of UNIX, said, “The act of breaking into a computer system has to have the same social stigma as breaking into a neighbor’s house. It should not matter that the neighbor’s door is unlocked.” Which position do you agree with more? Why? A: Young hackers’ position B: Ken Thompson’s position C: Neither D: Not sure

15. Hacktivism Hactivism a legitimate form of civil disobedience
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

16. Class discussion
How should we punish young hackers?

17. Clicker Poll
Suppose a 16 year old hacker commits a denial of service attack on the 911 telephone system. How should he be punished?
No punishment
Weak punishment
On-par with other teen hackers
More penalties than usual

18. Class discussion
Should we ban the creation of hacking tools and computer viruses?

19. Class discussion
Many stores do not require signatures or do not verify signatures on credit card purchases.
As the book pointed out, it is very easy to obtain credit card numbers.
Given this fact, is this a safe practice by the stores?

20. Clicker question
People should be required to obtain a “Computer License” that guarantees a minimum amount of competence, similar to a drivers license.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree