Car-Hacking

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Digital Literacy and Computer Science

Grade(s)

9, 10, 11, 12

Overview

In this video excerpt from NOVA scienceNOW, explore how advances in information technology are making cars increasingly susceptible to cyber attacks. Modern cars are highly dependent on computers to control many features including lights, braking, steering, door locks, and GPS. A team of security experts demonstrates how it is possible to hack into a car and gain control of it from a remote location by taking advantage of its built-in cell phone system. This video comes with discussion questions.

Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 09-12

DLCS18.HS.17
Discuss the ethical ramifications of malicious hacking and its impact on society.

Vocabulary

white hat hacking
black hat hacking
information
ransomware

Knowledge

Students know:

that not all people use technology in a legal or ethical manner.
that software and processes are created to elicit personal data for negative purposes.
that the negative behaviors associated with technology have impacts on society.

Skills

Students are able to:

identify malicious hacking.
discuss ethical ramifications of malicious hacking.
discuss the impacts on society of malicious hacking.

Understanding

Students understand that:

that not all people use technology in a legal or ethical manner.
that software and processes are created to elicit personal data for negative purposes.
that the negative behaviors associated with technology have impacts on society.

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

PBS

License Type

Custom

https://aptv.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/nvsn6.sci.tech.carhack/car-hacking/

Custom License Type (URL)

https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/help/terms-of-use/

Accessibility

Audio resources: includes a transcript or subtitles

Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles

Comments or Notes

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Approved Date

2020-04-02

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