Question 1

Riley commits an act via e-mail against State Bank, a business in Texas, where the act is a cyber crime. Riley resides in Utah where the act is not a crime. Prosecution of Riley in Texas involves questions of

Accepted Answer

The issue here is whether Texas has jurisdiction over Riley, who committed the cyber crime against a business in Texas via email. Jurisdiction refers to the power of a court to hear and decide a case, and in this situation, it will involve questions of whether Riley has minimum contacts with Texas to justify Texas exercising jurisdiction over him. Even though Riley resides in Utah, he committed the crime against a business in Texas, which may give Texas jurisdiction over him.

Question 2

Posing as eBank, Frank e-mails Grace, asking her to update her credit-card information through a link in the e-mail. She clicks on the link and types in the data, which Frank promptly sells to Hector. This is

Accepted Answer

This is a classic example of phishing, where an individual is tricked into providing sensitive information like credit card details. It is a crime and can lead to financial losses for the victim.

Question 3

Raul uses social media to post links that, when clicked, secretly install software on others' computers without the owners' knowledge Raul's software is designed to harm or disrupt the computers. This program is

Accepted Answer

Raul's actions fall under the definition of malware, which is malicious software designed to harm or disrupt a computer system.

Question 4

Dru e-mails Ester, promising her a percentage of the amount in a foreign bank account if she will assist in transferring the funds to a U.S. bank account. Ester forwards her account number, but the funds are never sent. Instead, Dru quickly withdraws the funds in Ester's account. This is

Accepted Answer

This scenario describes phishing, where Dru deceives Ester into providing her account information under false pretenses, leading to unauthorized access and withdrawal of her funds.

Question 5

Beca, a computer operator for Cloud Corporation, is arrested in her employer's parking lot on suspicion of larceny. Beca must be informed of her right to

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Beca must be informed of her right to remain silent, as per the Fifth Amendment of the US Constitution. The other options (A, B, and C) are not relevant to the situation and do not apply to her rights during an arrest.

Question 6

Via the Internet, Britta enters false code into the computer control system of Chicken Company, a food maker, to alter the levels of ingredients so that consumers of the food become ill. Britta is

Accepted Answer

Britta's actions qualify as cyberterrorism because she is using technology to cause harm and disrupt a company's operations. Phishing involves tricking individuals into divulging personal information, malware refers to malicious software, and a prosecutor is a legal professional who represents the government in criminal cases.

Question 7

Cloud Computing Services, Inc., suffers a security breach in its computer network. Before the company discovers the breach, the perpetrator obtains a large amount of confidential data, including corporate financial records, marketing plans, and other sensitive information. Has a crime been committed? If so, what are its elements? What steps might Cloud take to ensure that going forward only authorized users access the data on its computers? Whose efforts-those of the federal government or Cloud-are more important in securing the company's computer infrastructure, and why?

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The answer of Cloud Computing Services, Inc., suffers a security...

Question 8

Honi puts up a collection of sports memorabilia for bids on InstaBuy, an auction website. Jay makes the highest bid and sends the payment, which Honi receives, but she does not send the collection. This is

Accepted Answer

This is cyber fraud, where Honi accepted the payment but did not send the item, thereby defrauding the buyer.

Question 9

Lloyd is accused of a crime. Evidence of his allegedly criminal activities can be excluded from a trial

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The exclusionary rule prevents evidence obtained through illegal or unconstitutional means, commonly referred to as the "fruit of the poisonous tree," from being used in a trial. Therefore, if the evidence of Lloyd's alleged criminal activities was obtained through illegal or unconstitutional means, it could be excluded from the trial. Choice A is incorrect because evidence used to prosecute a defendant is typically presented at trial. Choice B is incorrect because the promise of confidentiality by police does not affect the legality of the evidence. Choice D is incorrect because there are circumstances in which evidence can and should be excluded from a trial.

Question 10

Evita, a police officer, wants to search the offices of Debit & Credit, Accountants. She asks Judge Bern to issue a warrant. No warrant for a search can be issued without

Accepted Answer

Probable cause is required for a warrant to be issued. This means that there must be sufficient evidence to believe that a crime has been committed and that evidence related to the crime will be found in the location to be searched. Double jeopardy, reasonable doubt, and immunity are not relevant to the issuance of a search warrant.

Question 11

Enrique accesses Finance Bank's computer system without authority to obtain protected financial records. Under federal law, this is

Accepted Answer

This is a violation of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) under federal law, and can be considered a felony if it was done for a commercial purpose.

Question 12

Cameo is an accountant in the accounting department of Data Analytics Inc. Cameo's son's college tuition is due within a week, or he cannot continue taking classes. To meet the due date, Cameo transfers funds from Data Analytics to a fictitious bank account, planning to repay the firm within one month. The transfer is discovered before the firm is repaid, and Cameo is arrested. What crime, or crimes, if any, has Cameo committed? Explain.

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The answer of Cameo is an accountant in the accounting...

Quiz 10: Criminal Law and Cyber Crime