Cyber Investigations: Understanding Hackers and Internet Crimes
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What type of information might hackers be interested in obtaining?

  • Access codes and Employment Information
  • Proprietary Information and Trade Secrets
  • Phone Numbers and Email Addresses
  • Social Security Numbers and Dates of Birth (correct)
  • Which of the following cybercrimes involves sending out malicious links to random people?

  • Ransomware
  • Pharming
  • Doxxing
  • Spear-Phishing (correct)
  • What is the main objective of Whaling in the context of cybercrime?

  • Holding access or information for ransom
  • Targeting high-profile individuals like CEOs (correct)
  • Targeting a specific person for phishing
  • Stealing data by redirecting to a fake site
  • What is the primary goal of Social Engineering in the cybersecurity context?

    <p>Divulging information through human interaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In cybercrime, what does the term 'Smishing' refer to?

    <p>SMS phishing with links to web</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of cybercrime involves redirecting users to a fake website to steal their data?

    <p>Pharming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the cyber environment, what information might hackers target when conducting Spear-Phishing attacks?

    <p>Financial Information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of Doxxing as a cybercrime?

    <p>Releasing Personal Information on the Internet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Dark Web' refer to in the context of the Internet?

    <p>Internet content that exists on darknets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cybercrime involves the act of SMS phishing with links to websites?

    <p>Smishing</p> Signup and view all the answers

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