Analysis of Mozilla's Internet Health Report: Security

This report analyzes the security aspects of the Mozilla Foundation's Internet Health Report, focusing on the critical issues of ransomware payments and the risks associated with sharing DNA data online. The report highlights the increasing threat of ransomware attacks, detailing how malicious links and file attachments contribute to this problem, as well as the role of Tor software. It also examines the dangers of sharing DNA, including inaccurate results, cultural misinterpretations, anonymity concerns, potential misuse by law enforcement, and future discrimination. The analysis evaluates the evidence presented in the report, assessing the strength of the arguments and the justification of the findings related to these security threats. The report emphasizes the importance of understanding these risks to ensure a healthier and safer internet experience for users. It also highlights the importance of collaboration between international law enforcement and security firms to stop the ransomware payment.

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Introduction
There are wide ranges of activities that take place on the internet. These activities range from
education and entertainment. The users' data are always captured when they use the internet.
Using their operations, the internet, through the help of data science, can use the users' data to
predict their future activities. The users’ data are always prone to falling into unauthorized
persons. There are some dangers and risks associated with using the internet. Security is a
significant issue with internet usage, and it is a challenge that can't be ignored. Mozilla
Foundation, through the help of the experts and the interviews obtained from the users,
produces a yearly report on the health of the internet. Mozilla foundation discuses five main
issues across the internet. These issues include security and privacy, openness, digital inclusion,
web literacy, and decentralization. The primary focus of this article will be on the security
Summary of the analysis and findings on Safety
The security of internet users have been victimized and have been used by companies for
political and economic gain. It has been reported that Cambridge Analytica used people’s data
to influence the election of the US and the UK. The security of the users' data has been
subjected to risks, even by Facebook. The healthy internet can't be left on the shoulders of an
individual, and since the current situation was created by humans and not by the technology, it
can be changed. These are the findings that were obtained from the article concerning security
and privacy.
i) Ransomware payment
There has been an increase in the Ransomware payment by companies and organizations.
Malicious links and file attachments have been one of the ways that lead to these threats. The
software, known as Tor, has been used to quickly unleash their risks. SonicWALL received over
200 million attacks in 2018. Collaboration between international law enforcement and security
firms to stop the ransomware payment by sharing decryption tools helped many people
worldwide. In 2017, about USD 24,246.51 was transferred to the Wanna Cry ransomware attack
(Paquet-Clouston, Haslhofer, & Dupont, 2019; Mansfield-Devine, 2016; Conti, Gangwal, & Ruj,
2018; Scott & Perlroth, 2017).
Tor software is not the main reason behind the ransomware attack. It has been reported that
over 2 million people use Tor every day to hide their destination. People use the Tor software
and onion services for private communication and also to make their connection secure.
According to Stephanie Ann Whited, the primary purpose of why the Tor browser was
created was because of the necessity of the user to secure their data. A user can limit the
amount of data being collected about them. Women are also able to access health resources
in the country where these resources are outlawed. Activists can organize themselves
without fear. He also argued that getting rid of Tor or the internet world won’t stop crime. It
is only in unfortunate circumstances that people use Tor to do the crime (Wang & Goldberg,
2013).
ii) Revealing of DNA

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It is riskier to share ones' DNA. Most people share their DNA intending to learn a new thing
about their health. On the contrary, the companies receiving these DNA use them for their
interest (Griffin, 2019). It is a bad idea to share your DNA because of the following reasons:
Inaccurate results. There is a possibility that some of the output is discredited by the scientist.
In 2018, Orig3n misidentified the dog's sample as human. Thus, the shared DNA samples
were not worth it.
DNA has nothing to do with your culture. According to Sarah Zhang, DNA does not
guarantee any information about places, history, and culture.
The anonymity of the DNA test. Since DNA is a unique identifier of a person, there is a
possibility that it can be mishandled.
The police can access your DNA. Investigator has been known for creating fake profiles
using suspect's DNA when they get approval from the court to access the suspect's DNA.
Therefore, one risks being charged for crime he or she didn’t commit.
Possibility of being discriminated in the future. It is not a guarantee that your DNA
samples won’t be used when being issued with the insurance cover, especially life
insurance. The health insurers are not allowed to be discriminated against according to
one's DNA, but uncertain events may happen in the future, which will lead to your
discrimination.
Companies use people's DNA to profit themselves. Companies benefit by sharing your
DNA data to research institutes. If your DNA is used as a cure, then there is a high possibility
that you will never know, and you will not receive the credit and royalties.
Conclusion
Ransomware payment and DNA data sharing are some of the security issues faced by
individuals on the internet. The authors discuss these threats and justify his points using the
evidence from the ground. Therefore, he succeeded in bringing his point home,

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