Deck 8: Internet and Cybercrimes

Question 1

The text discusses four different cyber-enabled crimes.List and describe two of them.

Answer 1

Students should list two of these and discuss them:
-Financial fraud and scams
-Online victimisation: cyberbullying and image-based abuse
-Child exploitation
-Offences related to terrorism and violent political extremism

Question 2

According to the Office of the eSafety Commissioner report in 2017, the primary targets of cyberbullies in Australia are those aged:

A)8-12 years
B)10-14 years
C)12-16 years
D)14-18 years

Answer 2

C

Question 3

In what ways is technological advancement considered a "crime enablers"?

Answer 3

Student responses could include:
-Digital technologies increase the scale of crime opportunities
-accessibility to potential victims is increased
-global reach through technology
-communication via internet is cheap and accessible
-Does not require high skill set for technology to undertake crime activities
-Digital technology can provide a higher level of anonymity.

Question 4

Which of the following statements is correct?

A)In 2018, there were over 2 billion Internet users worldwide.
B)In 2018, there were over 3 billion Internet users worldwide.
C)In 2018, there were over 4 billion Internet users worldwide.
D)In 2018, there were over 5 billion Internet users worldwide.

Question 5

Cyber-dependent crimes are those directed at computers or relevant information technologies.

Question 6

Explain what the Cybercrime Act 2001 is.

Question 7

Discuss some of the negative aspects and resulting costs of the expansion of Internet use.Use a minimum of three examples.

Question 8

Discuss the ways in which the Australian government is attempting to address Internet crimes.Are these strategies working?

Question 9

How has Internet use changed the lives of ordinary citizens?

Question 10

The text discusses four different cyber-dependent crimes.List and describe two of them.

Question 11

What is 'sexting'? How is it governed in Australia? Should young people be charged for sexting each other?