14 Questions
Where are charges generally filed for a crime?
In the state where the crime was discovered and the investigation began
What is the purpose of the Cybercrime Treaty?
To promote international cooperation among law enforcement agencies in fighting online fraud
How do laws vary with regard to digital actions crossing borders?
Laws vary from country to country
What happened to a Russian citizen when he visited the U.S.?
He was arrested for violating the DMCA
What is one common method of stock fraud mentioned in the text?
Urging others to buy a stock low and then selling it when the price goes up
What is 'shill bidding' as mentioned in the text?
Artificially raising prices by sellers to deceive buyers
What is the primary concern regarding the search and seizure of computers as discussed in the text?
The inconclusive court rulings about information found on computers not covered by a warrant
What is 'click fraud' as described in the text?
Repeated clicking on an ad to either increase a site’s revenue or to use up a competitor's advertising budget
What is phishing?
A technique for e-mail fishing for personal and financial information disguised as legitimate business e-mail
How can retailers protect customers' credit card information?
By detecting unusual spending activities and prompting retailers to ask for identifying information
What is the purpose of using biometrics in areas where security needs to be high?
To identify airport personnel and maintain high security
What is the most common age group that falls victim to identity theft?
18-29 year-olds
What is pharming in the context of identity theft and credit card fraud?
False Web sites that fish for personal and financial information by planting false URLs in Domain Name Servers
How can individuals protect themselves from identity theft and credit card fraud?
By using encryption to securely store data
Explore ethical questions surrounding hacking and the use of former hackers in enhancing security. Delve into the issues of identity theft and credit card fraud, including the most common victims and methods used.
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