Question 1

Not all instances of computer theft and fraud fall under common-law statues because the property stolen:

Accepted Answer

Intangible property, such as data or digital assets, does not fall under traditional common-law statutes that typically cover tangible property.

Question 2

A _______________ is a program that is secretly attached to a computer system,monitors the network's work output,and waits for a particular signal such as a date to appear and then deletes or corrupts data.

Accepted Answer

The given definition perfectly fits the description of a logic bomb. A virus is a program that can replicate itself and infect other systems, a Trojan horse is a program that appears benign but actually has a malicious intent, and a worm is a self-replicating program that spreads through networks.

Question 3

What is the difference between a Trojan horse and a virus?

Accepted Answer

Trojan horses do not replicate themselves, whereas viruses do. This is a key difference between the two types of malware.

Question 4

What is not a common phishing scam?

Accepted Answer

Free credit report scams are not common as these are easily available through Experian, TransUnion and Equifax directly without any need for third-party websites or services. The other options (A, B, and D) are common phishing scams that are frequently used by scammers to steal personal and financial information from victims.

Question 5

Cybervandals have developed a new form of "entertainment" called _____________ in which they call 911 and fake an emergency that draws a response from law enforcement in the form of special tactical teams.

Accepted Answer

The term "swatting" refers to the act of making a false report to emergency services in order to draw a large police or SWAT team response to an unsuspecting victim's house. This form of cyber vandalism is dangerous and can lead to serious injury or death of both victims and law enforcement.

Question 6

Identify theft is a type of cyber crime that has grown at surprising rates over the past few years.What statement is not true?

Accepted Answer

The statement "Much is known about the extent of identity theft" is not true. While it is clear that identity theft is on the rise and can have devastating consequences for victims, it is difficult to determine the exact extent of the problem due to underreporting and lack of comprehensive tracking of incidents.

Question 7

Those who illegally obtain software and then "crack" or "rip" its copyright protections,before posting it on the Internet for other members of the group to use are engaging in:

Accepted Answer

Those who obtain and distribute copyrighted software after cracking its protections are engaging in warez.

Question 8

What "industry" has been particularly vulnerable to denial of service attacks?

Accepted Answer

Online gambling casinos are particularly vulnerable to denial of service attacks due to their reliance on continuous online availability and the high stakes involved, making them attractive targets for attackers seeking to disrupt operations or extort money.

Question 9

According to the U.S.Criminal Code,what is the penalty for a first-time offender who allows Internet users to download music and other copyrighted material without paying the artists and record producers their rightful royalties?

Accepted Answer

According to the U.S. Criminal Code, a first-time offender who allows Internet users to download music and other copyrighted material without paying the artists and record producers their rightful royalties can face a penalty of a five-year prison term and a $250,000 fine.

Question 10

What cyber crime involves failure to deliver on promised purchases or the substitution of cheaper or used material for higher quality purchases?

Accepted Answer

This type of cyber crime is known as e-tailing fraud, where the seller fails to deliver the promised products or substitutes them with lower quality items. Phishing involves sending fraudulent emails or messages to trick individuals into disclosing sensitive information, spamming involves sending unsolicited messages or emails, and mousetrapping involves trapping individuals on websites or pages and preventing them from leaving or closing the page.

Question 11

Attempts to extort money from legitimate users of an Internet service by threatening to prevent the users from having access to the service is called:

Accepted Answer

This is a classic example of a denial-of-service attack, where the attacker tries to disrupt the normal access of legitimate users to a service by flooding the network or server with traffic or by other means of disrupting the normal functioning of the service. The attacker then demands a ransom to restore access to the service.

Question 12

When an identity thief creates false e-mails and/or websites that look legitimate but are designed to gain illegal access to a victim's personal information,it is called:

Accepted Answer

This is a classic example of phishing, where the attacker poses as a trustworthy entity to lure individuals into providing sensitive information or downloading malware. Spamming refers to unsolicited and irrelevant emails, mousetrapping is a tactic that prevents users from leaving a webpage, and warez refers to pirated software distributed without authorization.

Question 13

It is difficult to prosecute and control Internet pornography because:

Accepted Answer

The answer of It is difficult to prosecute and control...

Question 14

What is the most common form of spam?

Accepted Answer

E-mail is the most common form of spam as it can be sent in bulk to a large number of recipients without their consent, and often contains unsolicited advertisements or fraudulent offers. While spam can also occur through instant messaging, mobile phone messaging, and Usenet newsgroups, these forms are less prevalent compared to e-mail.

Question 15

Computer worms are similar to viruses except that they use computer networks or the Internet to do what?

Accepted Answer

Computer worms self-replicate and spread through computer networks or the Internet, whereas viruses typically require a user to intentionally spread them through sharing infected files or devices.

Question 16

This crime occurs when individuals make securities recommendations and fail to disclose that they are being paid to disseminate their favorable opinions:

Accepted Answer

Illegal touting, also known as "scalping," is a violation of securities laws that occurs when individuals promote a security without disclosing that they have been compensated to do so. This creates a conflict of interest for the individual making the recommendation and can mislead investors into buying a security that is not actually a good investment.

Question 17

Cyber vandals are generally more motivated by what?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cyber vandals are generally more motivated by...

Question 18

Theft through the illegal reproduction and distribution of movies,software,games,and music,is estimated to cost U.S.industries __________ worldwide each year.

Accepted Answer

According to the statement, the estimated cost of theft through illegal reproduction and distribution of movies, software, games, and music is "worldwide" and significant. Option A, $20 billion, is the only choice that fits this description.

Question 19

When pornography websites send consumers to other sites involuntarily it is known in the industry as:

Accepted Answer

Mousetrapping is the practice of redirecting online traffic from one website to multiple other websites, often against the user’s will. This is commonly done in the pornography industry to increase revenue and web traffic.

Question 20

Website damage or defacement is a type of:

Accepted Answer

Website damage or defacement is generally considered a form of cyber vandalism, which involves the intentional destruction or alteration of a website without the owner's consent. Cyber terrorism typically involves more serious attacks with the goal of causing harm to individuals or organizations, while cyber espionage involves the theft of sensitive information. Cyber theft involves stealing money or data through cyber means, and is not directly related to website damage or defacement.

Quiz 15: Crimes of the New Millennium