Unveiling Extortion

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Which type of crime recognizes both the person offering the bribe and the one taking the bribe as offenders?

  • Cybercrime
  • Bribery (correct)
  • Extortion
  • Fraud

What is the actus reus in cybercrimes?

  • Facilitation of crimes through computers
  • Intent to use technology to commit a crime
  • Use of computer technology to commit a crime (correct)
  • Specific knowledge of computer networks

What characterizes cyber-dependent crimes?

  • They are facilitated by computers but don't require them
  • They require the use of computers or computer technology (correct)
  • They are nonviolent in nature
  • They have jurisdictional boundaries

What is an example of a cyber-enabled crime?

<p>Stealing personal data (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common example of extortion occurring over the internet?

<p>Threatening to reveal a secret (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of cybercrime?

<p>It is substantially accomplished through the use of technology (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between extortion and bribery?

<p>Extortion involves threatening harm to gain a benefit, while bribery involves financial incentive to gain a benefit (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are common cyber variations of traditional crimes?

<p>Identity theft and data breaches (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is ransomware?

<p>A program that prevents access to computer files in exchange for a ransom (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is extortion different from robbery?

<p>Extortion involves a threat of future harm, while robbery involves an immediate threat of harm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of cyberterrorism?

<p>Disabling or modifying communications to control military technology (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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