Question 1

Posing as Platinum Bank, Oswald e-mails Nadia, asking her to update her personal banking information through a link in the e-mail.She clicks on the link and types in the data, which Oswald promptly sells to Moe.This is

Accepted Answer

This is an example of phishing, where the attacker poses as a legitimate organization and tricks the victim into revealing sensitive information. The fact that Oswald promptly sells the information to Moe only adds to the criminal nature of the act, but the initial act of phishing is what is being described here.

Question 2

Patricia commits an act via e-mail against Othman Finance Company, a business in California, where the act is a cyber crime.Patricia resides in New York where the act is not a crime.Prosecution of Patricia in California involves questions of

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The main issue in this scenario is the jurisdiction. Patricia committed a cybercrime against a business in California, which raises questions about whether California has jurisdiction over her actions. It is possible for California to exercise jurisdiction over Patricia if they can prove that the effects of the crime were felt or originated in California, even though she resides in New York where the act is not a crime.

Question 3

Rashad accesses Quant Company's computer system without authority to obtain protected financial data.Under federal law, this is

Accepted Answer

Accessing a computer system without authority to obtain protected financial data is a violation of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA). Under this law, it is considered a felony if it is committed for a commercial purpose, which means that Choice A is the correct answer. It is not dependent on whether Quant brings a civil suit against Rashad, therefore Choice B is incorrect. It is also not legal, making Choice C incorrect. Lastly, the CFAA classifies this as a felony, not just a regular crime, making Choice D incorrect.

Question 4

Minka uses her computer to secretly install software on hundreds of personal computers without their owners' knowledge.The software allows her to forward transmissions from her unauthorized network to even more systems.This network is

Accepted Answer

Minka's actions describe the creation of a botnet. A botnet is a network of computers that have been infected with malware and are controlled by a hacker or a criminal organization. The malware typically allows the attacker to use the infected computers for various nefarious activities, such as sending spam or launching distributed denial-of-service attacks. Minka is installing software on personal computers without their owners' knowledge, which is a typical way of infecting computers that will be part of a botnet. Also, the fact that the software allows her to forward transmissions to even more systems suggests that she is expanding her network of infected computers.

Question 5

Herb, a computer programmer for Inventory Control Corporation, is arrested in his employer's parking lot on suspicion of larceny.Herb must be informed of his right to

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Herb must be informed of his right to remain silent, as guaranteed by the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. This is a crucial right that protects individuals from self-incrimination and ensures that anything they say cannot be used against them in court. The other options (A, B, and C) are also important rights, but they are not directly relevant to Herb's arrest for suspicion of larceny.

Question 6

Jean sends e-mail to Irwin promising a percentage of the amount in a foreign bank account for assistance in transferring the funds to a U.S.bank account.Irwin forwards his account number, but the funds are never sent.Instead, Jean quickly withdraws the funds in Irwin's account.This is

Accepted Answer

This scenario describes a form of cyber fraud known as advance fee fraud. Jean used a promise of financial gain to deceive Irwin into providing access to their bank account, which Jean subsequently stole from.

Question 7

Posing as a representative of Global Games Company, Ferris e-mails Evan, a job seeker, asking him to forward personal banking information so that if he is hired, payroll checks can be deposited directly into his account.Evan supplies the data, which Ferris promptly sells to Dixie.This is

Accepted Answer

This is employment fraud, as Ferris misrepresented himself as a representative of a legitimate company in order to obtain private information from a job seeker, and then sold that information to a third party. It is a crime and a violation of both privacy and employment laws. Phishing and vishing typically involve attempts to obtain sensitive information (such as banking credentials) through fraudulent emails or phone calls, but do not involve the context of a job application.

Question 8

Susan is the president of United Food Corporation, a wholesale grocery company.An inspection by Tim, a government agent, uncovers unsanitary conditions caused by Val, a United employee, in the United warehouse.Will, a United vice president, assures Tim that the situation will be corrected, but nothing is done, which a later inspection reveals.Susan knows nothing about any of this.Can United be convicted of a crime in these circumstances Can Susan be held personally liable

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The answer of Susan is the president of United Food...

Question 9

Mike is arrested at a warehouse in North Industrial Park.A government prosecutor issues a formal charge against Mike for receiving stolen property.This charge is

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The answer of Mike is arrested at a warehouse in...

Question 10

Via the Internet, Rocky sabotages the computer system of Quik Chik'n Company, a food manufacturer, with the purpose of altering the levels of ingredients of the company's products so that consumers of the food become ill.Rocky is

Accepted Answer

Rocky's actions meet the definition of cyberterrorism, which involves using technology to cause damage, inflict harm, or intimidate people for political or ideological reasons. Altering the ingredients of food products with the purpose of causing harm to consumers is a malicious act that goes beyond mere hacking or cybercrime.

Question 11

Kino sees a Blu-ray player on the porch of Lulu's house, takes the player to his home, and tells everyone he owns it.Maya, holding a knife, forces Nick to give her his iPod, and runs away with it.Ollie breaks into Pam's apartment, takes a laptop, and leaves.Which of these acts are crimes, and what are the differences among them

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The answer of Kino sees a Blu-ray player on the...

Question 12

Britney, an employee of Computer Associates, is arrested at work.A grand jury issues a formal charge against Britney for larceny.This charge is

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An indictment is a formal charge issued by a grand jury, and it is often used in cases of theft or larceny. An arraignment is a court hearing where a defendant is read their charges and enters a plea, an information is similar to an indictment but is issued by a prosecutor rather than a grand jury, and an inquisition is a type of legal proceeding used in some countries but not in the United States.

Quiz 9: Criminal Law and Cyber Crime