In my opinion, this is yet another example of a social problem that technology simply amplifies.
Humans make mistakes. Computer systems are fragile. As humans keep developing computer systems, new attack surfaces, new vulnerabilities will be introduced. It's pointless to try and keep playing catch-up either with or without "regulations".
Instead, we should consider _why_ such attacks happen in the first place. Who are the targets? States? Corporations? Maybe they're not open enough. Maybe they're too powerful. Or are we afraid that our governments, corporations, or other entities/instituions of our society invade our privacy to manipulate us? Or are we scared for our wealth or status?
None of these are technological issues at their core. Our society needs to adapt and grow up to this powerful technology. Until then, the only thing we can do for our safety is refuse to use it.
Humans make mistakes. Computer systems are fragile. As humans keep developing computer systems, new attack surfaces, new vulnerabilities will be introduced. It's pointless to try and keep playing catch-up either with or without "regulations".
Instead, we should consider _why_ such attacks happen in the first place. Who are the targets? States? Corporations? Maybe they're not open enough. Maybe they're too powerful. Or are we afraid that our governments, corporations, or other entities/instituions of our society invade our privacy to manipulate us? Or are we scared for our wealth or status?
None of these are technological issues at their core. Our society needs to adapt and grow up to this powerful technology. Until then, the only thing we can do for our safety is refuse to use it.