5.04 Quiz: Computer Crimes and Cybersecurity Week 1

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What type of devices are often targeted by offenders according to the text?

Gaming devices

Cleaning devices

Cooking devices

Wearable devices (correct)

What is a common method used by computer hackers to gain unauthorized access to systems?

Sending friendly emails

Guessing passwords (correct)

Asking politely for access

Ignoring the systems

What does 'web defacement' involve according to the text?

Optimizing website for search engines

Replacing HTML code with a message image (correct)

Enhancing website security

Improving website loading speed

How can malicious software harm computers and personal information?

By damaging files and stealing data (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key term used to define abuse and misuse of technology, as mentioned in the text?

Cyber Misconduct (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which term is NOT used in the text to describe offenders targeting technology?

Friendly System Administrators (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key impacts of computer-mediated communications (CMC)?

Generational divide between Digital Natives and Digital Immigrants (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which demographic group is most likely to use cell phones as their primary device?

Adults under the age of 65 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Digital Natives from Digital Immigrants?

Digital Natives have grown up in a digital world. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'The Digital Divide' refer to?

The gap between those who have access to technology and those who do not. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How have computers and mobile devices impacted society?

Made computer-mediated communications ubiquitous. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main uses of cellular technology mentioned in the text?

Conducting transactions (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of attack seeks to make a machine or network resource unavailable to its intended users?

Denial-of-service (DoS) attack (C) Signup and view all the answers

In a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack, where does the attack source originate from?

Multiple unique IP addresses (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which concept refers to maintaining the accuracy and consistency of data over its entire life-cycle?

Data Integrity (D) Signup and view all the answers

What aspect does authentication focus on?

Verifying the identity of a user or process (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does data security primarily aim to prevent?

Unauthorized access (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario best illustrates a DDoS attack using an analogy?

A solo protester in front of a shop's entrance blocking access (A) Signup and view all the answers

What makes cybercrime attractive compared to real-world offenses?

Ease of gaining access to technology and internet (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which factor greatly reduces the risk of detection for cybercriminals?

Difficulty in concealing identity (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason many victims of cybercrimes may not report their experiences?

Recognition of being hacked (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why can offenders target millions of victims at once in cybercrimes?

Inability to use proxy servers for hiding location (A) Signup and view all the answers

What role do fake email accounts play in cybercrimes?

Concealing the identity of the sender (D) Signup and view all the answers

How do proxy servers help offenders in performing cybercrimes?

Act as intermediaries to hide the computer's location (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between cyberdeviance and cybercrimes?

Cyberdeviance goes against local norms, while cybercrimes violate legal statutes. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes cyberterror from cybercrime?

Cyberterror involves using digital technology to cause harm based on political beliefs, while cybercrime uses special knowledge of cyberspace. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why does the text mention that local laws cannot always be applied due to the Internet's borderless nature?

To highlight the challenges of enforcing laws when cyber activities cross national borders. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What makes it easier to conceal the identity of an offender in cybercrimes compared to traditional crimes?

The widespread use of proxy servers. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes behaviors like texting during a class session?

Cyberdeviance (D) Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes cyberterror in terms of its motives?

Motives are ideological or political and can involve harming innocent people. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Technology as a Target

Devices connected to the internet carry significant amounts of personal data.
Wearable devices and personal data are vulnerable to cybercrime.
Personal data in the cloud can be compromised by malicious software.

Cybercrime and Digital Forensics

Computer hackers attempt to gain access to systems they do not own.
Password guessing and web defacement are common methods of cybercrime.

Defining Computer Misuse

Key terms define abuse and misuse of technology, including cybercrime and digital forensics.

Computer-Dependent World

People use computers every day for everyday functions, with internet connections everywhere.
Cellular technology is widely used for various transactions.

Device Ownership

Cell phones are the most popular device among American adults, especially for those under 65.

Digital Divide

Computers and mobile devices are now ubiquitous, causing a generational divide.
Digital Natives are people brought up in a digital world, while Digital Immigrants are people born before the adoption of the internet.

Cybercrime Concepts

Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks make a machine or network resource unavailable to its intended users.
Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks involve multiple unique IP addresses.
Data Integrity refers to the maintenance of data accuracy and consistency.
Authentication is the process of verifying the identity of a user or process.
Data security refers to protective measures that prevent unauthorized access to computers, databases, and websites.

Cybercrime Importance

Motive of the attacker and scope of harm caused are important factors in cybercrime.
Cybercrime is attractive because it can target thousands of victims at once.

Why Is Cybercrime Attractive?

Easy access to technology and internet access worldwide.
Low technical skill required.
Risk of detection is greatly reduced.
Law enforcement agencies have trouble prosecuting these crimes.
Many victims may not report their experiences.

Cybercrime Examples

Nigerian spam email is an example of targeting millions of victims at once.
Proxy servers can be used to conceal a computer's location.

Cyberdeviance and Cybercrime

Cyberdeviance refers to behaviors that may not be illegal but go against local norms or values.
Cybercrime involves the use of digital technology or CMCs to commit a crime.

Cyberterrorism

Cyberterrorism involves the use of digital technology or CMCs to cause harm and force social change based on ideological or political beliefs.

Criminal Justice

Local laws cannot be applied to cybercrime due to the borderless nature of the internet.
Proxy servers and anonymity make it easier to conceal the identity of the offender.

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Test your knowledge on Chapter 1 of 'Cybercrime and Digital Forensics' by Thomas J. Holt, Adam M. Bossler, and Kathryn C. Seigfried-Spellar. Questions cover topics like computer dependency, internet usage, cellular technology, and more.

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