Computer Crimes in Society Information Technology Chapter 4

What is the main target of computer crimes?

Data in storage, transition, or undergoing modification only
Computer or network as the source, tool, target, or place of crime (correct)
Hardware and software only
Penetration and denial-of-service attacks

Which of the following is NOT considered a computer system resource targeted by computer crimes?

Communication media
Security personnel (correct)
System backups and diagnostic programs
Printers and scanners

What type of attack allows an intruder to alter data files, change data, plant viruses, or install damaging programs into the system?

Insider threat
Denial-of-service attack
Full penetration attack (correct)
Global penetration attack

What is the main characteristic of a penetration attack?

It involves breaking into a computer system using security vulnerabilities (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who are the potential sources of penetration attacks?

Inhouse employees and outsiders (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary motivation behind hacktivism attacks?

Political activism (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of attack aims to exhaust the network bandwidth and break the network connectivity to the victims?

Denial of service (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key reason for the strange growth of cybercrime according to the text?

Rapid technology growth (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant challenge in preventing computer crime according to the text?

Cooperation between emergency and computer crime reporting centers worldwide (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which consequence is highlighted as a result of computer crime in the text?

Loss of privacy (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of computer crime?

Data privacy and security (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a target of computer crimes?

Financial institutions (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a penetration attack on a computer system?

Installing damaging programs into the system (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of a denial-of-service attack?

Exhausting network bandwidth and breaking connectivity (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who are considered potential sources of penetration attacks according to the text?

In-house employees (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of computer system resource is targeted by computer crimes?

Operating systems and protocols (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of DDoS attacks?

To diminish the system's ability to function (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main motivation behind hacktivism attacks?

Political activism and military espionage (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant reason for the strange growth of cybercrime according to the text?

Rapid technology growth (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key challenge in preventing computer crime according to the text?

Lack of trained system administrators and security chiefs (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary impact of computer crime highlighted in the text?

Psychological effects (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a reason for the strange growth of cybercrime?

Reduced technology growth (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of hacktivism attacks?

Overloading e-mail servers and hacking into web sites (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which entity plays a key role in preventing computer crime according to the text?

'Trained system administrators and security chiefs' (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary motive behind vendetta attacks?

Mundane reasons such as promotion denial or family issues (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main effect highlighted as a result of computer crime in the text?

Trust loss (D) Signup and view all the answers