A very controversial topic I spotted on room for debate was one titled "Should Hackers Help the FBI". This debate was sparked due to the tragic San Bernardino shooting that occurred in 2016. When the FBI obtained one of the shooters phone it turned out to be an iPhone. As we all know iPhones are notoriously reputable for having a strong security system, thus the FBI struggled to unlock the iPhone. They pleaded Apple for help, but when they refused to assist them, the FBI turned their attention to hackers.
When the hackers were successfully able to open the iPhone this posed a new threat to apple, but a new light was shun to hackers. A vast amount of people mask all hackers to be some sort of evil figure, however many of them aren't. Under the public's façade for hackers, most want to utilize their special talent for good.
According to debater, Katie Moussouris, a hacker uncovered security holes in a hospitals medical pumps alluding to an unprecedented recall of the device by the USA's FDA. In fact a program has been implemented for hacker's called "Hack the Pentagon". Essentially the program incentivizes hackers to find any flaws in their systems and they are rewarded with cash.
Overall I believe it is a great idea for hackers to help the FBI. Hackers will be able to demonstrate their talent while doing it for a good cause. In addition it can possibly create more jobs for tech savvy people.
-Bryan Mijangos
I agree with everything said here. Hackers definitely have it in themselves to help people, which contrasts greatly with the grey-hooded figure behind a computer ominously typing away on some program.
ReplyDeleteI also appreciate you bringing up the hackers that helped the FBI unlock the San Bernardino shooter's iPhone. These kinds of people deserve more recognition
I agree and I think that hacker would be a great addition to the FBI skill set. The FBI use CI also to help with certain cases, so it wouldn't be a new thing if they do make this a permanent thing.
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