Unveiling Extortion

Which of the following is true about extortion?

Extortion is considered a nonviolent crime.

Extortion involves threatening harm to gain a benefit. (correct)

Extortion and bribery are the same thing.

Extortion is always treated as a misdemeanor.

What is a common example of cybercrime involving extortion?

Setting up someone to send embarrassing photos. (correct)

Sending threatening emails to a stranger.

Spreading rumors about someone on social media.

Hacking into someone's bank account.

How is extortion different from bribery?

Extortion involves threatening harm, while bribery involves financial incentive. (correct)

Extortion is a nonviolent crime, while bribery involves violence.

Extortion and bribery are the same thing.

Extortion is always treated as a misdemeanor, while bribery is a felony.

Which of the following best defines cybercrime?

Crimes that are substantially accomplished through the use of cybertechnology Signup and view all the answers

What is a common method used by cybercriminals to obtain personal information and data?

Spoofing and phishing Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a larger scale cybercrime?

Bringing down major websites Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of ransomware?

To prevent someone from accessing computer files in exchange for a financial ransom Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the quid pro quo relationship in bribery?

The person offering the bribe and the person taking the bribe both engage in the terms and benefits of the bribe agreement Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about cyber-dependent crimes?

They require the use of computers or computer technology to commit the crime Signup and view all the answers

What is the actus reus in cybercrimes?

The use of computer technology to commit a crime Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge in investigating and prosecuting cybercrimes?

The vast, opportunistic, and cunning nature of cyberthreats Signup and view all the answers

Unveiling Extortion

Questions and Answers

Which of the following is true about extortion?

What is a common example of cybercrime involving extortion?

How is extortion different from bribery?

Which of the following best defines cybercrime?

What is a common method used by cybercriminals to obtain personal information and data?

Which of the following is an example of a larger scale cybercrime?

What is the purpose of ransomware?

Which of the following best describes the quid pro quo relationship in bribery?

Which of the following is true about cyber-dependent crimes?

What is the actus reus in cybercrimes?

What is a challenge in investigating and prosecuting cybercrimes?

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