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Explain email spoofing and its characteristics.
Explain email spoofing and its characteristics.
Email spoofing is when the email header is forged to appear as though it originated from one source but actually was sent from another source.
What are the four major categories of cyber crime?
What are the four major categories of cyber crime?
- Cyber crime against individual
- Cyber crime against property
- Cyber crime against organization
- Cyber crime against society
Define spamming and give an example of spamming activity.
Define spamming and give an example of spamming activity.
Spamming is sending multiple copies of unsolicited mails. An example would be sending mass emails advertising fake products.
Explain intellectual property crimes and provide three examples of such crimes.
Explain intellectual property crimes and provide three examples of such crimes.
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What is cyber defamation and how does it occur?
What is cyber defamation and how does it occur?
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Study Notes
Email Spoofing
- Email spoofing is the act of sending an email that appears to come from a trusted source, but is actually sent by someone else, usually with malicious intent.
- Characteristics of email spoofing include:
- Forged sender information (e.g. fake "From" addresses)
- Manipulated content to trick recipients into divulging sensitive information
- Often used for phishing attacks or spreading malware
Categories of Cyber Crime
- The four major categories of cyber crime are:
- Financial crimes (e.g. online fraud, money laundering)
- Cyber-Enabled Crimes (e.g. hacking, unauthorized access)
- Cyber-Dependent Crimes (e.g. malware, DDoS attacks)
- Hybrid Crimes (combines elements of the above categories)
Spamming
- Spamming is the act of sending unsolicited, unwanted, or repetitive messages, often for commercial purposes.
- Example of spamming activity: Sending bulk emails or messages to a large number of recipients, often with misleading or deceptive content.
Intellectual Property Crimes
- Intellectual property crimes involve the unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, or sale of copyrighted materials, patents, trademarks, or trade secrets.
- Examples of intellectual property crimes:
- Music piracy (e.g. unauthorized downloading or sharing of copyrighted music)
- Software piracy (e.g. unauthorized use or distribution of copyrighted software)
- Counterfeiting (e.g. producing or distributing fake products with trademarked logos or branding)
Cyber Defamation
- Cyber defamation is the act of publishing false or harmful information about someone online, with the intention of damaging their reputation.
- Cyber defamation can occur through various online platforms, including social media, blogs, or review websites.
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Test your knowledge of cyber crime categories with this quiz. Learn about different types of cyber crimes such as email spoofing, denial-of-service attacks, and more.
