Question 1

The Macro Era of computer viruses was largely characterized by infection of DOS machines spread by removable media.

Accepted Answer

The Macro Era of computer viruses was characterized by viruses that targeted the macro language of applications like Microsoft Word and Excel, not by infecting DOS machines through removable media.

Question 2

Which of the following refers to redirecting thin slices of accounts into a designated location?

Accepted Answer

The salami technique refers to redirecting thin slices of accounts into a designated location, usually done in financial frauds. Data diddling is when data is altered before entry, spoofing is creating a fake identity or website, and ISP-jacking is a form of cyber attack where the attacker takes control of an internet service provider's network. However, none of these terms refer specifically to redirecting thin slices of accounts like the salami technique does.

Question 3

Recent studies indicate that the emergence of cloud computing and removable media has effectively decreased theft of information or breaches in digital security.

Accepted Answer

The statement is false. The emergence of cloud computing and removable media has actually increased the risk of theft of information and breaches in digital security, as these technologies make it easier for unauthorized individuals to access confidential data. It is important for individuals and organizations to implement proper security measures and protocols to protect their digital assets.

Question 4

At the dawn of the computer age, the term "computer crime" usually referred to the theft of computers or computer components.

Accepted Answer

In the early days of the computer age, computer crime often referred to stealing physical computer components or entire computers, such as mainframes. However, as technology advanced, the definition of computer crime expanded to include unauthorized access to computer systems, malware, cyberattacks, and other digital offenses.

Question 5

The ultimate goal of ransomware can be realized only when a secure method of payment is available.

Accepted Answer

Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts a victim's files, making them inaccessible until a ransom is paid. The ultimate goal of ransomware is to receive payment from the victim in exchange for the decryption key. Therefore, a secure method of payment is necessary for the ultimate goal of ransomware to be realized.

Question 6

Which of the following refers to the sale of stolen goods through technological means?

Accepted Answer

E-fencing is the sale of stolen goods through technological means, such as the internet. Day trading refers to buying and selling securities within a single day, insider trading refers to using non-public information to trade securities, and spoofing refers to manipulating market conditions through fraudulent orders.

Question 7

Spamming refers to the abuse of electronic messaging systems to randomly or indiscriminately send unsolicited bulk messages.

Accepted Answer

Spamming is the act of sending unsolicited or unwelcome messages in bulk over electronic messaging systems, which can be emails, texts, or social media messages. This practice is generally frowned upon as it clogs up inboxes and can potentially lead to phishing schemes and other malicious activities.

Question 8

The SAFE DOSES Act targets computer malware attacks.

Accepted Answer

The SAFE DOSES Act (Securing America's Medicine Cabinet to Ensure Drug, Device and Supply Safety) does not target computer malware attacks. It is focused on improving drug and medical device safety by enhancing the tracking and reporting of adverse events related to these products.

Question 9

The possession or distribution of child pornography is jurisdictionally illegal in all 50 states and in all territories under the umbrella of the United States.

Accepted Answer

The possession or distribution of child pornography is considered a federal crime and is illegal in all 50 states and in all territories under the jurisdiction of the United States.

Question 10

Victims of harassment and stalking are overwhelmingly females or children.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that the majority of victims of harassment and stalking are females or children, with women being more likely to experience long-term stalking and harassment. However, men can also be victims of harassment and stalking.

Question 11

Vengeance or terrorist stalkers are motivated by either economic gain or revenge.

Accepted Answer

Vengeance or terrorist stalkers are usually motivated by a desire for revenge or to achieve some economic gain, such as through extortion or ransom.

Question 12

To steal credit card information by installing devices on card readers located in ATMs, gas pumps, restaurants, grocery stores, retail establishments, or any other area where magnetic strip card readers are employed is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The act of stealing credit card information by installing devices on card readers is known as skimming. This is a common method used by cybercriminals to obtain information from unsuspecting individuals.

Question 13

Which of the following refers to the deliberate manipulation of an existing program to redirect or reroute data representing monies or economic exchanges?

Accepted Answer

Data diddling refers to the intentional modification of data in order to reroute monetary exchanges. The other choices refer to different types of cyber attacks. ISP jacking involves redirecting internet traffic, web cramming involves stuffing a webpage with keywords to artificially boost SEO, and IP spoofing involves disguising the identity of the sender of a message or packet.

Question 14

Which of the following refers to a seller in an auction driving up the cost of his or her own item by bidding on it?

Accepted Answer

Shill bidding is the practice of a seller or their associates bidding on their own item in order to drive up the price. This is considered fraudulent and unethical behavior in auctions. Fee stacking refers to adding hidden fees or charges to a purchase, misrepresentation is providing false or misleading information about an item, and non-delivery is failing to deliver a sold item.

Question 15

Shill bidding at an auction occurs when a fraudster accepts payment for an item and then fails to deliver it.

Accepted Answer

Shill bidding is when a fraudulent bidder artificially inflates the price of an item at an auction by bidding on it themselves or having someone else bid on their behalf. It does not involve accepting payment and failing to deliver the item.

Question 16

A deliberate politically or religiously motivated attack against data compilations, computer programs, and/or information systems which is intended to disrupt and/or deny service or acquire information which disrupts the social, physical, or political infrastructure of a target is known as cyberterrorism.

Accepted Answer

The definition given is accurate and describes cyberterrorism.

Question 17

According to the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), almost all possessors of child pornography are black males who are under the age of 25.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. There is no evidence or data to support this claim. The demographics of individuals who possess child pornography vary across race, gender, and age.

Question 18

Rootkit is a software program or hardware device that records all keystrokes of a compromised computer.

Accepted Answer

A rootkit is a type of malware that is designed to hide its presence and activities on a compromised computer by modifying the operating system or other critical system files. While some rootkits may include keylogging capabilities, this is not a defining characteristic of this type of malware.

Question 19

Stealing credit card information by installing devices on magnetic card readers located in ATMs and gas pumps is known as data diddling.

Accepted Answer

The act of stealing credit card information by installing devices on magnetic card readers located in ATMs and gas pumps is actually known as skimming, not data diddling.

Question 20

Like the majority of malware, whose survival is almost entirely contingent upon concealment, ransomware does not proclaim its existence at inception.

Accepted Answer

Ransomware typically announces its presence once it has encrypted files or systems, demanding a ransom for decryption, unlike other malware that may remain hidden to avoid detection.

Quiz 4: Contemporary Computer Crime