Understanding Darknets: Investigator's Perspective
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What type of transactions are completed with cryptocurrencies on darknets?

  • Selling counterfeit printed currencies
  • Trading in medical records
  • Purchasing drugs and weapons (correct)
  • Leasing services of assassins

What is NOT mentioned as being for sale on darknets?

  • Credit card and bank account data
  • Medical records
  • Forged documents
  • Educational certificates (correct)

What can you find information about on darknets besides human trafficking?

  • Counterfeit merchandise
  • Publicly available governmental reports
  • Child pornography (correct)
  • Illegal wildlife trade

What do many people express when shown demonstrations of darknet sites?

<p>Doubt about the existence of darknets (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do governments and law enforcement agencies receive criticism regarding darknets?

<p>For allowing illegal activities to persist on darknets (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Many people are outraged' by the information on darknets because they:

<p>Believe the crimes discussed are fictional (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has driven more people to use darknets, encrypted email services, and confidential messaging apps?

<p>Desire to regain privacy and reduce data tracking (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event in the United States is mentioned as a significant influence on the increase in using darknets?

<p>Terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do individuals turn to darknets according to the text?

<p>To seek protection against government surveillance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT mentioned as a reason for people using darknets?

<p>Ease of monitoring by authorities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way do darknets, encrypted email services, and confidential messaging apps help individuals according to the text?

<p>By providing a secure means to communicate privately (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for investigators to understand the motivations behind the use of darknets?

<p>To ensure law-abiding people are not mistakenly targeted as criminals. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a misconception addressed in the text regarding darknet users?

<p>All darknet users are criminals or terrorists. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What legitimate use of darknets is mentioned in the text?

<p>Secure communication and privacy protection. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of information security, why is the collection of vast amounts of personal data a concern?

<p>It increases the risk of data breaches. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one potential issue highlighted by the breaches at the Office of Personnel Management?

<p>Excessive disclosure of classified information. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significant impact of the cyberattacks on Baltimore and Atlanta?

<p>$18 million loss in city revenue. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which agency was affected by a breach where online taxpayer data was stolen multiple times?

<p>Internal Revenue Service (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was disclosed during the U.S. Marshals system breach?

<p>Witness protection program details. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the impacts of the City of Dallas hack mentioned in the text?

<p>Loss of access to evidence management system (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of theft involves the stolen personal information being used for medical care and drug prescriptions?

<p>Medical identity theft (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes it dangerous when a thief's medical records get mixed with the victim's records?

<p>The victim could be denied insurance coverage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do techno-criminals often buy, sell, and trade stolen data from healthcare breaches?

<p>Darknet markets (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial purpose behind designing the TOR network mentioned in the text?

<p>To provide secure communication for oppressed individuals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor contributes to making medical identity theft easier to commit according to the text?

<p>Significant data breaches in insurance companies and healthcare providers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'The Onion Router network (TOR) was designed initially to:'

<p>Protect the identity and location of oppressed individuals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'What do techno-criminals commonly use to buy, sell, and trade stolen data?'

<p>'Darknet markets' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'What is one danger when a thief's medical records mix with a victim's records?'

<p>'Denial of insurance coverage' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'What is one risk associated with widespread surveillance programs justified by governments?'

<p>'Violation of personal privacy' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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