Phishing Tails

1. If you received this message in your email, what would you do with it?
A: I would figure out who changed everything because all my information would be on there.
2. Would you be more inclined to act if you are a regular user of eBay?
A: Yes you would be more inclined.
3. What does the URL (link address) tell you about the origin of this message?
A: That the user should verify and maybe delete the ebay because they could be buying stuff without the user knowing.
4. Do you think it’s real? Why or why not?
I don't know forsure because it could just be anyone trying to get more information about the user by sending these fake messages.

1. What is “phishing”? Give some examples cited in the article.
A: Phishing is people who pretend to be from earthlink and sends out fraud messages to people to get their credit card number, password, etc.
2. According to government officials and private investigators, who are the most likely groups behind most phishing attempts?
A: Phishers were most likely teens and other people living around.
3. How is fraudulent email spread that makes it so difficult to track?
A: They often use computer worms, spread from machine to machine.
4. Do federal investigators think Helen Carr is a typical phisher? Why or why not?
A: Becaue they found a mass email crop from Helens computer.
5. According to Christopher Wray, what is the single biggest type of consumer fraud?
A: Identitiy is the single biggest type of consumer fraud.
6. According to the article, why is it often difficult to tell the difference between a legitimate and fraudulent email?
A: Because the phisher are getting slicker and slicker as time goes on
7. ASK What are some ways phishers try to hook unwary recipients, according to the article?

A: They send messages pretending to be from earthlink and get the information from the user. They Would send fake links to make it less noticable that they are fishers.

Private Today, Public Tomorrow

1. Why do you think things posted online tend to persist, even when you prefer they didn't?
Cause if you were to apply for a job or go to a college then they can check up your information on any inline website.
2. What kinds of things might be good for your reputation in the future if they are posted online now? What kinds of things might be harmful?
Like pictures of getting scholarships, or any other achievments. It could be harmful to post up pictres of you at a party drinking, smoking, or doing something else inappropriate.


1. Do you think Millersville University was justified in disqualifying Stacy from earning her teaching degree because of her profile page? Why, or why not?
A: No because she was old enough to drink so i don't know why the university is making a big deal out of it.
2. How would the situation be different if the context of the photo were taken into account? For instance: What if the caption of the photo was not “Drunken Pirate,” but “Happy Halloween” or “My friend forced me to wear this pirate hat”? What if a post accompanying the photo said that it had been taken at a child’s birthday party and Stacy was drinking punch?
A: Then the college wouldn't make a big deal about it.

3. What if Stacy’s friend Joe had posted the picture of Stacy without her knowing it, and tagged her with the “Drunken Pirate” caption. Does the fact that Joe posted the picture change the situation? Why or why not?
A: Yes because stacy doesn't have no clue and would have to blame all of it on her friend Joey.
4. Does Joe have a responsibility to ask Stacy before he posts (and tags) a picture of her? Do other people, including strangers who come across the photo online, have the responsibility to check with Stacy before they tag or repost the photo? Why, or why not?
A: Yes he does have responsibility. Yes they do have the responsibility to check stacy before they tag because it could really effect her career.