Task 3: Reflection
Review the purpise and usefulness of trace route programs.
Relate the displays of the output of NeoTrace to the concept of interconnected networks and the global nature of the Internet.
Answer:
Traceroute programs could be useful for a variety of reasons. First, it would help find information and who is responsible for successful websites that are being visited by thousands of people. They would also be able to see the origins of these websites and specifications about the specific network for educational purposes.
Task 4 Challange
Consider and discuss possible network security issues that could arise from the use of programs like traceroute and NeoTrace. Consider what technical details are revealed and how perhaps this information could be misused.
Answer:
Traceroute and NeoTrace could also be used as programs in order to hack networks. People who install these programs will be able to pinpoint the exact location of these networks, and go to it in order to be physically hack the network. Once the network is successfully hacked it would be vulnerable to remote access, or install malware, or send spam, or possibly even inflict the network with a virus, resulting the network to crash and the specific website or network would be forced to have "Down time" before they are able to be up and running again. The hacker also would be able to trace personal information of each person using the network such as passwords, Credit card ID's, and account information.
