Digital Forensics Investigation: Social and Ethical Consequences

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What is the purpose of compressing data?

To make the document appear differently than the actual content (correct)

To encrypt the data for protection

To make the data unreadable in its original form

To decode hidden messages

What is the primary objective of encrypting files?

To make files password-protected

To render information unreadable in its original form (correct)

To enhance the compression process

To substitute characters based on a chosen system

How do digital forensics examiners contribute to investigations?

By decoding hidden messages from compressed files

By analyzing computer storage devices to enhance encryption methods

By investigating social consequences of computer crimes

By uncovering fraud and tracking down hackers through digital evidence (correct)

Why is it important to find digital evidence of a computer crime?

To prove authenticity and use it as evidence in legal proceedings Signup and view all the answers

What can be done if a document has been coded or compressed?

Decrypt it if the method used is deciphered Signup and view all the answers

How can encrypted files be made readable again?

By decrypting them using software or decryption techniques/codes Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of digital forensics investigation?

To identify and extract computer evidence Signup and view all the answers

How can psychological effects of cyber attacks impact individuals?

Cause individual reclusion and isolation Signup and view all the answers

What is 'moral decay' in the context of cyber attacks?

Acceptance of actions as normal despite being viewed as immoral Signup and view all the answers

How do recent DDoS and e-mail attacks impact the perception of morality in society?

They normalize immoral actions Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of the loss of privacy due to headline-making e-attacks?

Surge in demand for security solutions like patches and filters Signup and view all the answers

In the context of digital forensics investigation, what is a significant consequence of the loss of trust?

Difficulty in gathering credible evidence Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of adopting a proactive approach to cybersecurity?

To mitigate the impact of computer crimes Signup and view all the answers

Which factor contributed significantly to the sharp growth in reported computer attacks between 1980 and 2001?

Growth of the Internet Signup and view all the answers

What group was considered as the first national news-making hacker group for their intrusion attacks via a Stanford University computer?

414-Club Signup and view all the answers

What significant event occurred in 1986 related to computer crimes?

Passing of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act Signup and view all the answers

Which development was NOT associated with the period between 1984 and 1987 in terms of computer crimes?

US Congress passing the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of naming the group '414-Club'?

It reflected their location based on area code Signup and view all the answers

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