Cybersecurity Quiz: Concepts and Issues
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What is a botnet primarily used for?

  • To control social media accounts
  • To remotely control infected computers for malicious purposes (correct)
  • To enhance network security
  • To send unsolicited promotional emails

Which of the following is a characteristic of cyberbullying?

  • It can lead to mental health issues (correct)
  • It typically involves face-to-face interaction
  • It occurs only in physical settings
  • It is exclusively targeted at adults

What is catfishing primarily aimed at?

  • Facilitating online friendships
  • Creating awareness about internet safety
  • Protecting personal information from thieves
  • Gaining romantic attention through a fake profile (correct)

What can website defacement lead to?

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Which statement is true about spyware?

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How does cyberstalking differ from traditional stalking?

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What percentage of students have reported being cyberbullied?

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What characterizes illegal cyberspying?

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What is state-sponsored terrorism primarily characterized by?

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Which of the following is an example of extreme state-sponsored terrorism?

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What defines criminal terrorism?

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What is a key feature of terrorist cells?

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Which group is an example of cult terrorism?

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How can terrorist organizations structure themselves?

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What motivation might a financially driven terrorist group have?

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Which method do cults use to control their members?

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What is the main purpose of the PRISM program?

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Which of the following describes a key aspect of cyberwarfare?

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What is a primary consequence of increased cybercrime as noted during the COVID-19 pandemic?

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Which country has been largely involved in cyberattacks related to the US elections?

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What is cyberterrorism primarily focused on?

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What was established by the Convention on Cybercrime signed in 2006?

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Which event exemplifies a significant cyberattack involving malware?

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Which of the following statements about cyberespionage is true?

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What is the primary goal of political criminals when it comes to intimidation?

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Which of the following is NOT considered a type of political crime?

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In the pattern of political criminal behavior, what does the belief 'It's not fair' signify?

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What type of crime involves bribing employees to reveal trade secrets?

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Which of the following best describes 'pseudo-conviction' among political criminals?

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How does state political crime primarily differ from other political crimes?

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What is a potential consequence of high tech crime developments?

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Which of the following motivations could lead to political criminals believing that their acts will benefit society?

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What is cybervandalism primarily concerned with?

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Which statement best describes cyberwar?

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What is a significant challenge in regulating cybercrime?

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Which generation of cybercrime includes the use of computer networks?

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What type of crime is characterized by using computers for illegal financial gain?

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What technique involves using a virus to attack a company’s computer system?

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of third-generation cybercrime?

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What aspect makes cybercrimes challenging for criminologists to understand?

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What is the primary goal of cyberterrorism?

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Which of the following is a technique used by cyberterrorists?

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How did ISIL primarily utilize cyberspace for recruitment?

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What type of systems are particularly vulnerable to cyberterrorism attacks?

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What can be a potential consequence of cyberterrorism targeting financial institutions?

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What methodology do cyberterrorists use for online grooming?

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Which of the following describes 'network disruption' as a tactic?

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What is a characteristic feature of 'logic bombs'?

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Flashcards

Cybervandalism

Intentional disruption, defacement, or destruction of technology due to perceived offensiveness.

Cyberwar

Political conflict involving espionage, cyberterrorism, and disruption of enemy nations' electronic infrastructure.

Cyberterrorism

Using technology to undermine a nation's social, economic, and political systems by damaging its electronic infrastructure and disrupting its economy.

Cybertheft

Using computers for illegal activities like stealing services, data, property, or spreading malware.

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Trojan Horse

A malicious program disguised as legitimate software to reprogram another computer for illegal purposes.

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Salami Slice

A small amount of money stolen from multiple customer accounts, creating a large sum over time.

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Super Zapping

Using a maintenance program to issue checks to a private account illegally.

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Logic Bomb

A virus attached to a company's computer system, triggered by a specific event.

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Political Crime

Any crime designed to undermine an existing government or threaten its position. Often falls in a grey area between conventional and outlawed behavior.

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Types of Political Crimes

Crimes with a political motive, often seeking to influence political outcomes or undermine existing power structures.

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Election Fraud

Deliberately manipulating an election to gain an unfair advantage. Methods include altering vote counts, spreading misinformation, and intimidating voters.

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Treason

Betrayal of one's country, typically by collaborating with an enemy or engaging in espionage.

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Espionage

Secretly gathering information about an enemy or competitor. Involves covert surveillance, infiltration, and information theft.

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Industrial Espionage

Using secretive means to learn confidential information about a company or industry. Involves bribing employees, stealing data, or spying on operations.

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State Political Crime

Criminal acts committed by individuals in positions of power within the government. Often motivated by maintaining control or achieving political goals.

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High Tech Crime

Criminal activities that utilize technology for their execution. New technologies create both new opportunities for criminals and new tools for law enforcement.

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Botnet

A network of compromised computers controlled by an attacker for malicious activities like sending spam, launching attacks, or extortion.

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Spam

Unsolicited promotional emails or messages, often containing malicious attachments like viruses or data stealers.

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Website Defacement

Altering a website to display false or provocative content, damaging credibility and reputation.

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Cyberstalking

Using the internet or electronic devices to harass or stalk someone, including sending threats, impersonating them, or encouraging others to bully them.

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Cyberbullying

Harassing or threatening someone online through messages, offensive content, or social media, leading to mental health issues.

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Catfishing

Creating a fake online profile to deceive someone, often for romantic purposes.

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Spyware

Software that collects personal information like emails, browsing history, and purchases without the user's knowledge, used for monitoring purposes.

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Illegal Cyberspying

Stealing personal or confidential information without consent, such as trade secrets, for personal or business gain.

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PRISM Program

A controversial surveillance program revealed in 2013, where the NSA accessed private data from major internet companies without a warrant, raising concerns about privacy violations.

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Cyberwarfare

Conflicts between nations using technology to disrupt infrastructure, destroy data, or misdirect war materials.

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Cyberwar: Importance

Modern nations rely heavily on technology, making cybersecurity crucial for national security. Countries invest in specialized cyberattack units.

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Stuxnet

A 2010 cyberattack on Iran's uranium plant, allegedly orchestrated by the US and Israel, that disrupted centrifuges for nuclear enrichment.

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Convention on Cybercrime (2006)

The first international treaty addressing cybercrime, signed by 43 countries, focusing on improving investigative techniques and cooperation.

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Economic Impact of Cybercrime

Cybercrime is growing in scale and profitability, causing significant financial losses for businesses, governments, and individuals.

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COVID-19 Impact on Cybercrime

The pandemic saw a rise in cybercrimes including harassment, sextortion, and online luring, reflecting the increased reliance on digital services.

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State-Sponsored Terrorism

When a government uses terrorist tactics against its own people or other countries to achieve political goals.

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Criminal Terrorism

Terrorist groups that engage in criminal activities like kidnapping or drug trafficking to fund their political goals.

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Cult Terrorism

Terrorism driven by religious or ideological cults under the control of a charismatic leader.

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Terrorist Cell

A small, secret group within a larger terrorist organization that operates independently to avoid detection.

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Hierarchical Terrorist Organization

A terrorist group with a clear chain of command, where leaders direct members and assign specific tasks.

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Networked Terrorist Organization

Terrorists connected through loose ties and communication channels, sharing information and resources across different cells.

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What motivates state-sponsored terrorism?

Governments might use terrorism to suppress political opposition, control their citizens, or attack other countries to achieve their goals.

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How do terrorist cells reduce risk?

They operate independently, so if one cell is captured, the whole organization isn't compromised. Cells might also specialize in different tasks.

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Cyberterrorism Goal

To disrupt a nation's economy, communication, and essential services that rely on technology.

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Cyberterrorism Targets

Critical infrastructure like water treatment plants, hydroelectric utilities, oil refineries, nuclear power plants, and other vital facilities.

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Cyberterrorism Recruitment

Terrorist groups use cyberspace to recruit members, spread propaganda, and radicalize individuals.

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Cyberterrorism Propaganda

Terrorist organizations use social media platforms, videos, and online magazines to promote their ideology and spread fear.

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Network Disruption

Cyberterrorists use programs to infiltrate and damage secure systems, causing widespread disruption.

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Overloading Networks

Cyberterrorists can disrupt electrical systems that power vital networks using conventional weapons.

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Targetting Financial Systems

Cyberterrorists can attack financial networks and institutions to undermine the global economy.

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Study Notes

Political Crime

  • Political crime is any crime designed to undermine a government or threaten its position.
  • Political crimes often blur conventional and outlawed behavior.
  • Political criminals often have different goals than common criminals, including:
    • Intimidation: threatening opponents.
    • Revolution: overthrowing the government.
    • Profit: selling secrets or trafficking weapons.
    • Conviction: believing crimes benefit society.
    • Pseudo-conviction: concealing criminal motives.

Pattern of Political Crime

  • A certain pattern exists before a political crime:
    • "It's not right"—displeasure with an event.
    • "It's not fair"—resentment at unequal conditions.
    • "It's your fault"—blaming a person or group.
    • "You're evil"—justification of actions against perceived enemies.

Types of Political Crimes

  • Election Fraud: altering vote counts, making fraudulent calls, misinformation, intimidation, or buying votes.
  • Treason: betrayal of one's country.
  • Espionage: spying or obtaining secrets.
  • Industrial Espionage: bribing employees to reveal secrets, spying on offices, or stealing information to gain advantage over a contract or to gain more knowledge than competitors.

State Political Crime

  • Committed by state authorities against the people.
  • Criminologists attribute state political crime to the environment.
  • This can include activities like perjury, theft, and espionage.
  • A notable example is the Watergate scandal.

Development of High-Tech Crime

  • Innovations in technology create opportunities for both committing and exposing crime.
  • Globalization and technological advancements influence transnational markets.
  • This includes crimes related to cyberattacks and cybervandalism.

Cybervandalism

  • Political, involving spying, espionage, or even cyberterrorism.
  • Aimed at disrupting, defacing, and destroying technology.
  • Goal is to undermine enemy nations' systems.

Cyberwar

  • Disrupting an enemy nation's economic, political, and social system by targeting its infrastructure or disrupting its economy.

Cybercrime (Generations)

  1. Exploitation of mainframe computers for financial gain or data destruction.
  2. Using computer networks for nefarious activities.
  3. Using the internet for widespread malware, viruses, and disruption.

Types of Cybercrime

  • Cybertheft: using computers for illegal gain, data theft, property theft, hacking, and spreading viruses/ransomware.
  • Salami Slice: use of dummy account to steal small amounts from multiple accounts.
  • Super Zapping: Using maintenance programs to change or manipulate accounts.
  • Logic Bomb: a virus attached to system to cause damage at a specified time.
  • Denial-of-Service (DoS) Attacks: overwhelming a website or server with traffic, disrupting its performance.

Cyberterrorism

  • Using cyberspace to inflict terror against a nation.
  • Targets information systems and data, infrastructure, or critical systems to cause damage or fear.
  • Uses technology to further political goals or ideology.

Cult Terrorism

  • Cults use terror tactics under a charismatic leader.
  • These groups often maintain strict control through fear, violence, or threats.

Terrorist Groups Organization

  • Cells which operate independently.
  • Networks of loosely connected groups.
  • Hierarchical structure with a clear chain of command.

Terrorist Funding

  • Utilize creative methods like fraudulent charities, shell companies, and intellectual property theft to fund operations.

Motivations of Terrorists

  • Political: reacting to foreign policy, religious motivations, or desire for radical changes.
  • Psychological: self-destructive tendencies or disturbed emotions.
  • Alienation & Disconnection: disconnect with society driven by perceived injustice.

Responses to Terrorism

  • Governments use various strategies to combat terrorism, including infiltrating groups, offering rewards, enacting anti-terrorism laws, and banning fundraising.

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