Unveiling Extortion
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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?

    <p>Crimes that are substantially accomplished through the use of cybertechnology</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Spoofing and phishing</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Bringing down major websites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of ransomware?

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

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

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

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

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

    What is the actus reus in cybercrimes?

    <p>The use of computer technology to commit a crime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a challenge in investigating and prosecuting cybercrimes?

    <p>The vast, opportunistic, and cunning nature of cyberthreats</p> Signup and view all the answers

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