次回のテーマは、最近企業を標的に多発している、金銭を目的としたサイバー攻撃です。私たちの生活に直接影響が出る日が来るかもしれません。コンピューターネットワークなしにビジネスは成り立たない現代において、サイバー犯罪とどのように向き合っていくべきか、話し合ってみたいと思います。

Topic 1: Travel

Since 2020, Holidays mean staying home and Netflix. Don’t you miss holidays with flight tickets and a big suitcase?

Q1 How often did you travel before the Covid-19 pandemic? Are you waiting for your next adventure?

Q2 Plan your dream itinerary. Let’s forget the budget for a moment. Would you like to enjoy mountain trails, white-sand beaches, ancient castles, or Onsen and ryokan cuisine?

Q3 Share your past travel experiences. Any places you want to visit again?

Q4 Vaccine passports are being adopted globally. Do you think it will be a game-changer?

Topic 2: Ransomware attacks

The number of ransom cyberattacks is sharply increasing recently. Cyber hacking on Colonial Pipeline and JBS, a beef supplier, had a huge impact on society. Bitcoin helps hackers to receive ransom without traces. Their purpose is clear. Money. These giant companies couldn’t resist and they paid millions of dollars. This is not something that is just happening to other countries. Each of us could be a victim at any moment. What if KEPCO is hit by a cyberattack and the power goes out in midsummer?

Q1 If you are a CEO and are responsible for making a decision, what would you do if cybercriminals attack your business and demand a ransom payment?

Q2 What should governments do to prevent cybercriminal activities? Should ransom paying be illegal?

Q3 What can each individual do to prepare for future cyber attacks? Even if one company is attacked, our daily life might be affected because we all live under the computer network.

References:
Colonial hack: How did cyber-attackers shut off pipeline?
https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-57063636

A major meat producer was hacked. Here's what you need to know
https://edition.cnn.com/2021/06/02/business/beef-hack-jbs/index.html