Question 1

Lockhead Martin, the world's largest aerospace company, announced it detected a significant cyber attack against its information systems that was thwarted. According to the text, this is an example of _______.

Accepted Answer

The fact that the cyber attack was detected and thwarted suggests that the motive behind the attack was likely cyberespionage, rather than cyberspying or cybervandalism. Cyberterrorism involves using cyber attacks to cause physical harm or destruction, which does not seem to be the case here.

Question 2

Which of the following is true about Asian transnational crime groups?

Accepted Answer

According to the passage, in Taiwan the number one organized crime problem is the penetration of mobsters into legitimate business sectors and politics. Option A is incorrect as it only focuses on Chinese gangs and human trafficking, while option B only talks about the heijin gang in Thailand and their involvement in methamphetamine manufacturing and distribution. Option C talks about the Jao Pho gang in the Philippines, but their involvement in street crime and prostitution does not make them the largest growing group on the west coast of the United States.

Question 3

David Smith pleaded guilty to state and federal charges and was sentenced to 20 months in prison for his $80 million dollar cyber attack in the form of a ______.

Accepted Answer

According to the context of the sentence, David Smith's cyber attack was worth $80 million dollars and resulted in a prison sentence. Among the given options, the most commonly used and well-known term for a cyber attack of this nature is a computer worm. Therefore, the correct answer is A) computer worm.

Question 4

Latin American and Mexican cartels primary method of income is through ______.

Accepted Answer

Drug sales and drug smuggling are the primary methods of income for Latin American and Mexican cartels. They are known for their involvement in the production, transportation, and distribution of illicit drugs like cocaine, marijuana, and methamphetamine. Other activities such as human trafficking and extortion also generate income but are not as significant as drug-related activities.

Question 5

Passed in 1970, the _______________________ act is federal legislation that enables prosecutors to bring additional criminal and civil charges against people whose multiple criminal acts constitute a conspiracy.

Accepted Answer

The RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) Act was passed in 1970 and allows prosecutors to bring additional charges against individuals or organizations involved in a criminal conspiracy. It has been widely used in cases involving organized crime and white-collar crime. The other answer choices are not related to this specific law.

Question 6

Extorting money from an Internet service user by threatening to prevent the user from having access to the service is known as ______.

Accepted Answer

The act of extorting money from a user by threatening to prevent access to a service is known as a denial-of-service attack. This is typically done through the use of bots to flood a website or service with traffic, making it unavailable to users.

Question 7

Becky obtains a legitimate receipt from a store and returns to the store, shops, and picks up the identical item return to the service desk to get a refund. Becky has just committed _______.

Accepted Answer

Becky has committed shoplifting by obtaining a refund for an item she did not purchase, using a legitimate receipt from a previous purchase. Entail fraud involves misrepresenting information on a mortgage application, phishing involves using fake emails or websites to obtain sensitive information, and mass marketing fraud involves using deceptive tactics to sell products or services to a large number of people.

Question 8

The Internet Crime Complaint Center, based in Fairmont, WV, is run by the National White Collar Crime Center and which federal agency?

Accepted Answer

The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is run by the National White Collar Crime Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Choice A (DEA) and Choice D (INS) are not correct as they do not have jurisdiction over internet and white collar crimes. Choice C (CIA) is also not correct as they primarily focus on intelligence gathering and national security.

Question 9

The creation of false emails or websites that look legitimate but are designed to gain illegal access to a victim's personal information

Accepted Answer

This is a classic description of phishing, which is a type of cyber attack where the attacker poses as a trustworthy entity (such as a bank or social media site) to trick the victim into giving up sensitive information like usernames, passwords, and credit card information. The attacker may use a fake website or email that looks legitimate to gain the victim's trust and encourage them to enter their personal data.

Question 10

The following illustrates the story of Rebecca Caine who was terrorized by her ex-boyfriend Peter Atkinson who bombarded her with hundreds of texts and calls a day and even posted nude pictures of her online. His actions are characterized as ______.

Accepted Answer

Peter Atkinson's actions are characterized as cyberstalking, which is the use of the internet and other electronic means to harass, intimidate, or threaten someone. His constant texts, calls, and posting of nude pictures of Rebecca online fits the definition of cyberstalking.

Question 11

What was the significance of the Counterfeit Access Device and Computer Fraud and Abuse Law​?

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Which of the following is true about the Convention on Cybercrime, ratified in 2006?

Accepted Answer

The Convention on Cybercrime, also known as the Budapest Convention, was indeed the first international treaty seeking to address Internet and computer crime by harmonizing national laws, improving investigative techniques, and increasing cooperation among nations.

Question 13

Similar to a salami slice fraud but on a much larger and usually more complex scale, ________________ sometimes is perpetrated as a "one-off kamikaze" fraud.

Accepted Answer

Manipulation of accounts is a type of fraud where a fraudster alters or inflates financial statements, creating a false impression of a company's financial health. It often involves complex schemes and can have severe consequences, such as bankruptcy or legal repercussions. The "one-off kamikaze" fraud refers to a situation where a fraudster commits the fraud in a single, desperate effort to cover up financial losses or other misconduct.

Question 14

Which of the following best depicts a phishing scheme​?

Accepted Answer

Phishing schemes involve attempts to obtain personal information from individuals through deceptive methods, such as emails or websites that appear to be legitimate. Choice C depicts a scenario where someone is using emails to obtain personal information under false pretenses, which is a common tactic in phishing schemes. The other choices do not involve attempts to obtain personal information through deception.

Question 15

Which of the following is false in regard to cyberbullying?

Accepted Answer

The statement about girls being more likely to post harmful videos or pictures and boys being more likely to spread rumors does not accurately reflect the nuances of cyberbullying behaviors, which can vary widely among individuals regardless of gender.

Question 16

Which of the following is most true about the group known as the Surenos?

Accepted Answer

The Surenos are an alliance of Mexican American street gangs who are known for their involvement in drug trafficking. They have gained popularity within the prison system and have a significant presence in the southwestern United States. They are not involved in the activities described in options A and B.

Question 17

Which of the following is false in regard to denial-of-service (DoS) attacks?

Accepted Answer

DoS attacks can also be about profit or ransom, not just inconveniencing the targeted party. Attackers sometimes demand payment to stop the attack, making it a form of extortion.

Question 18

Which of the following is false about transnational organized crime?

Accepted Answer

This statement is false as drug sales are often a significant source of income for transnational organized crime groups.

Question 19

Which of the following is false in regard to Russian organized crime groups in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Russian organized crime groups in the United States are known for their involvement in various types of frauds, including health care and credit card fraud, rather than being primary players in drug trafficking.

Question 20

Which of the following would be an example of a cyber smear scam?

Accepted Answer

Cyber smear scams involve spreading false information to manipulate markets or harm individuals' reputations for personal gain. In this case, Bill's actions of writing a fictional column to manipulate stock prices is an example of a cyber smear scam aimed at financial gain through market manipulation.

Quiz 14: Crimes of the New Millennium: Cyber Crime, Technology, and Transnational Organized Crimes

Lockhead Martin, the world's largest aerospace company, announced it detected a significant cyber attack against its information systems that was thwarted. According to the text, this is an example of _______.

Which of the following is true about Asian transnational crime groups?

David Smith pleaded guilty to state and federal charges and was sentenced to 20 months in prison for his $80 million dollar cyber attack in the form of a ______.

Latin American and Mexican cartels primary method of income is through ______.

Passed in 1970, the _______________________ act is federal legislation that enables prosecutors to bring additional criminal and civil charges against people whose multiple criminal acts constitute a conspiracy.

Extorting money from an Internet service user by threatening to prevent the user from having access to the service is known as ______.

Becky obtains a legitimate receipt from a store and returns to the store, shops, and picks up the identical item return to the service desk to get a refund. Becky has just committed _______.

The Internet Crime Complaint Center, based in Fairmont, WV, is run by the National White Collar Crime Center and which federal agency?

The creation of false emails or websites that look legitimate but are designed to gain illegal access to a victim's personal information

The following illustrates the story of Rebecca Caine who was terrorized by her ex-boyfriend Peter Atkinson who bombarded her with hundreds of texts and calls a day and even posted nude pictures of her online. His actions are characterized as ______.

What was the significance of the Counterfeit Access Device and Computer Fraud and Abuse Law?

Which of the following is true about the Convention on Cybercrime, ratified in 2006?

Similar to a salami slice fraud but on a much larger and usually more complex scale, ________________ sometimes is perpetrated as a "one-off kamikaze" fraud.

Which of the following best depicts a phishing scheme?

Which of the following is false in regard to cyberbullying?

Which of the following is most true about the group known as the Surenos?

Which of the following is false in regard to denial-of-service (DoS) attacks?

Which of the following is false about transnational organized crime?

Which of the following is false in regard to Russian organized crime groups in the United States?

Which of the following would be an example of a cyber smear scam?

Quiz 14: Crimes of the New Millennium: Cyber Crime, Technology, and Transnational Organized Crimes

Lockhead Martin, the world's largest aerospace company, announced it detected a significant cyber attack against its information systems that was thwarted. According to the text, this is an example of _______.

Which of the following is true about Asian transnational crime groups?

David Smith pleaded guilty to state and federal charges and was sentenced to 20 months in prison for his $80 million dollar cyber attack in the form of a ______.

Latin American and Mexican cartels primary method of income is through ______.

Passed in 1970, the _______________________ act is federal legislation that enables prosecutors to bring additional criminal and civil charges against people whose multiple criminal acts constitute a conspiracy.

Extorting money from an Internet service user by threatening to prevent the user from having access to the service is known as ______.

Becky obtains a legitimate receipt from a store and returns to the store, shops, and picks up the identical item return to the service desk to get a refund. Becky has just committed _______.

The Internet Crime Complaint Center, based in Fairmont, WV, is run by the National White Collar Crime Center and which federal agency?

The creation of false emails or websites that look legitimate but are designed to gain illegal access to a victim's personal information

The following illustrates the story of Rebecca Caine who was terrorized by her ex-boyfriend Peter Atkinson who bombarded her with hundreds of texts and calls a day and even posted nude pictures of her online. His actions are characterized as ______.

What was the significance of the Counterfeit Access Device and Computer Fraud and Abuse Law​?

Which of the following is true about the Convention on Cybercrime, ratified in 2006?

Similar to a salami slice fraud but on a much larger and usually more complex scale, ________________ sometimes is perpetrated as a "one-off kamikaze" fraud.

Which of the following best depicts a phishing scheme​?

Which of the following is false in regard to cyberbullying?

Which of the following is most true about the group known as the Surenos?

Which of the following is false in regard to denial-of-service (DoS) attacks?

Which of the following is false about transnational organized crime?

Which of the following is false in regard to Russian organized crime groups in the United States?

Which of the following would be an example of a cyber smear scam?

What was the significance of the Counterfeit Access Device and Computer Fraud and Abuse Law?

Which of the following best depicts a phishing scheme?