9 Questions
Which tactic may cybercriminals use to obtain sensitive financial information, login credentials, or access to financial systems?
Phishing
What is a common objective of obtaining compromising material from victims' personal devices or social media accounts?
Blackmail or exploitation
What motivates hacktivists and state-sponsored actors to engage in computer intrusion or theft of information?
Exposure of injustices
What is the role of the computer in the category known as Incidentals in computer crime?
The computer helps the crime occur faster and process greater amounts of information.
How is instrumentality defined in common law in the context of computer crime?
It refers to the diversion of an instrument to commit a crime, not necessarily what is on the computer.
What factors come into play during incident response for a computer crime?
System monitoring, anomaly detection, and incident response process.
What is the primary goal of spies?
To gain a competitive advantage for their nation
What can understanding the motivations of computer intrusions help with?
Informing cybersecurity strategies and proactive measures
How are the categories of cybercriminals described in the text?
Mutually exclusive based on their level of sophistication and motivation
Test your knowledge on contemporary hacking motivations and economic espionage with this quiz. Explore the various motivations behind computer intrusions and information theft, including economic gain and corporate espionage.
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