There are many issues when exploring new communications technology. Many people rely on the internet and technology more than they ever have and because of this, there is a lot at risk. Fraud, hacktivism, cyber bullying and invasion of privacy are all major issues that have risen because of the over-dependence and trust in technology. Hacktivism especially has become a large problem with the internet. Groups of hackers have banded together to create cyber attacks into larger security systems to ‘laugh’ at the system’s security (Barlow 2011) and how easy it is to access confidential information.
Social networking websites allow a user to post all of their information and give you an option of privacy. Not chosing to keep your information private can lead to problems with your job, family, or even judgment from those that you have never even met. The best advice to those using new technology is to avoid putting too much information about yourself on the web, because in most instances, it never leaves.
Technology has developed very rapidly, especially in the past 20-30 years. I remember when I was around 9 years old, my parents got their first block of a cell phone. You could barely fit it in a small purse, let alone a pants pocket. Within a few years, you could find newer and more compact phones. Looking back and remembering my awe and wonder makes me laugh because I now couldn't even imagine living without my iPhone. This is a major example of a "new technology" quickly becoming an "old technology." Soon, there will be smaller, smarter, and more compact phones that might even wipe computers out altogether. You never know. I believe that that is when new technology becomes old technology: when something comes out that is an upgrade to the older version.
Barlow, K, Hacktivism Hits News International, Lateline: Australian Broadcasting Corporation, viewed 5 August, 2011 http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2011/s3275140.htm
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