Criterion A (1 Source)
The stimulus article and statistical data for the introduction.
This article discusses the impacts on private and government institutes, of a cyber attack, presumably carried out by North Korea, against South Korea and the US.
Criterion B (3 Sources)
The information-technology background of the the issue.
This article goes in depth about the technology, hardware and software of cyber-attacks and discusses what is technically qualified as a cyber-attack and what isn't. It also discusses the different impacts that different attacks have and the different methods of attacking.
This article discusses the US ad South Korean research into suspected cyber attacks from North Korea on private and govt websites in the two countries. It discusses the programs used, the impacts and effects and how the attack takes place from one computer, creates a network through botnets and installs malware into thousands of computers which then send repeated requests, simultaneously to the same website, attacking it.
This article discusses some minor impacts on a few stakeholders but goes well into detail about the IT features and explains the technology and methods involved in cyber-attacks.
Criterion C (6 Sources)
The impacts of the issue and consequences, advantages and disadvantages to stakeholders of Cyberattacks.
This article discusses the simulated cyber "shockwave" exercise that was carried out in Washington DC as to practice in preparation for predicted cyber-attacks against the US. It looks at the impacts on power systems, politics and the use of military intervention.
This article discusses the Russian cyber-attacks on Estonia and how it affected the country and what the country did to "Counter-attack" and prevent further attacks. It features several different opinions on cyber-attacks.
This document gives an in-depth analysis into the impacts on US Corporations and non-government businesses/private firms and contractors. It includes many statistics and reviews as well as collected data from a variety of sources.
This PDF is a report that discusses research into the economic impacts of cyber-attack on private, small-scale, large-scale, multinational, local and international corporations as well as government financial institutions.
This article discusses the continual cyber threats that North Korea poses on South Korea and the U.S. and how no damage was really done, it was merely an inconvenience.
This article discusses many incidents and threats of cyberattacks that occurred worldwide. It discusses the impacts they have on the financial, military and political institutions of several countries. It talks about the security threats and the increased use of the internet for spying and information theft.
Criterion D (3 Sources)
The solutions to the issue, possible prevention methods and policy changes.
This article discusses how cyber-attacks could be worse than they are at present and discusses the possibilities of Cyber-war
This article discusses the idea of a cyber-war and promotes tit-for-tat solutions and counter-attack strategies that the US could use in a cyber war. It also discusses some short term solutions for small-scale cyber attacks.
This article looks at some technological possibilities that would help prevent and prohibit extensive cyber-attacks.
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Sources for HL Portfolio 3 on Cyberattacks (Government & Politics). CriterionA (stimulus article) CriterionB (at least 3) CriterionC (at least 3) CriterionD (at least 1)
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