Cybercrime Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of Cyber Crime Categories

5 Questions

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?

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.

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.

Intellectual property crimes include software piracy (illegal copying of programs), copyright infringement (using copyrighted material without proper permission), and trademarks violations (using trademarks and associated rights without permission of the actual holder).

What is cyber defamation and how does it occur?

Cyber defamation occurs when defamation takes place with the help of computers or the internet, such as spreading false and damaging information about someone online.

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.