Question 1

Which of the following is not a type of Internet securities fraud?

Accepted Answer

Identity theft, while a serious crime that can be facilitated by the internet, is not specifically a type of Internet securities fraud. Securities fraud typically involves deceptive practices in the stock or commodities markets, including market manipulation, fraudulent securities offerings, and illegal touting.

Question 2

One reason it has proven difficult for law enforcement to combat drug cartels is because:

Accepted Answer

The answer of One reason it has proven difficult for...

Question 3

Which of the following is not a form of cybervandalism?

Accepted Answer

Phishing is a form of cyber attack aimed at obtaining sensitive information, not an act of vandalism.

Question 4

____ is the term used to describe the illegal use of the Internet to buy or sell merchandise online.

Accepted Answer

E-tailing fraud refers to the illegal activities related to buying or selling merchandise online, such as using stolen credit card information or selling counterfeit goods.

Question 5

Which working group addresses the transnational aspects of Eurasian organized crime that impacts members' countries and the international community in general?

Accepted Answer

The Eurasian Organized Crime Working Group specifically focuses on addressing the transnational aspects of Eurasian organized crime that impacts its member countries and the international community at large.

Question 6

Transnational crime groups are often involved in:

Accepted Answer

Transnational crime groups are involved in a wide range of illegal activities that cross national borders, including human trafficking, gambling, and prostitution. These activities are lucrative and often interconnected, making them attractive to such organizations.

Question 7

Congress has struggled to create legislation that will restrict objectionable use of Internet pornography without violating _____ Amendment freedoms.

Accepted Answer

The First Amendment protects freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition. It guarantees freedom of expression by prohibiting Congress from restricting the press or the rights of individuals to speak freely. Therefore, legislation that restricts Internet pornography must navigate the challenge of not infringing upon these First Amendment rights.

Question 8

Federal legislation that enables prosecutors to bring additional criminal or civil charges against people engaged in two or more acts prohibited by 24 existing federal and 8 state laws is termed _________.

Accepted Answer

RICO stands for the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, which allows for additional charges against individuals involved in a pattern of racketeering activity tied to an enterprise.

Question 9

____is the illegal acquisition of personal information such as bank passwords and credit card numbers by masquerading as a trustworthy person/business in what appears to be an official electronic communication.

Accepted Answer

Phishing is the correct term for the illegal acquisition of personal information through deceptive electronic communications, where attackers pose as legitimate institutions or entities.

Question 10

The United Nations estimates that immigrant smugglers earn about ____ per year smuggling an estimated 3 million people.

Accepted Answer

The United Nations estimates that immigrant smugglers earn about $7 billion per year smuggling an estimated 3 million people. This large sum reflects the high risks and demand associated with smuggling activities.

Question 11

Cybercrime is challenging because:

Accepted Answer

Cybercrime is challenging for multiple reasons: it often goes undetected by traditional law enforcement methods, it evolves quickly with technology, and controlling it requires law enforcement and justice system agents to develop specialized technical skills.

Question 12

Which of the following has been one of the most successful federal efforts to enforce cyber laws?

Accepted Answer

The New York Electronic Crimes Task Force has been notably successful in enforcing cyber laws, bringing together various agencies and resources to combat electronic crimes effectively.

Question 13

____ is the term used to describe efforts of organized groups to download and sell copyrighted software in violation of its license.

Accepted Answer

Warez is the term used to describe the practice of pirating software, where organized groups illegally download and distribute copyrighted software in violation of its licensing terms.

Question 14

Cyber ____ involves hacking secure computer networks at the enemy's most sensitive military bases, defense contractors, and aerospace companies to steal important data or to access their defenses.

Accepted Answer

Cyber espionage is the act of using digital tools to infiltrate an enemy's or competitor's computer networks for the purpose of obtaining sensitive, classified, or proprietary information.

Question 15

A ____ is one type of malicious software program that disrupts or destroys existing programs and networks.

Accepted Answer

A computer virus is a type of malicious software program designed to replicate itself and spread from one computer to another, often disrupting or destroying existing programs and networks.

Question 16

Crime groups from this country are believed to be the main perpetrators of credit card fraud in the United States.

Accepted Answer

Russian crime groups are widely recognized for their involvement in cybercrime, including credit card fraud, targeting individuals and institutions in the United States and globally. Their sophisticated methods and global reach make them prominent players in this area.

Question 17

Which type of cybervandalism appears as a benign application that actually contains codes that can damage the system operations?

Accepted Answer

A Trojan horse appears as a benign application but contains malicious code that can damage system operations.

Question 18

The United States Criminal Code provides penalties for a first-time illegal copyright offender of ____ years incarceration and a fine of $250,000.

Accepted Answer

For a first-time illegal copyright offender, the United States Criminal Code provides penalties of up to 5 years of incarceration and a fine of up to $250,000.

Question 19

Cyber ____ would shut down a critical national infrastructure to intimidate a government or civilian population.

Accepted Answer

Cyber warfare involves actions by a nation-state or international organization to attack and attempt to damage another nation's computers or information networks through, among other tactics, shutting down critical national infrastructures. This is done to intimidate or coerce a government or civilian population.

Question 20

Large populations of ethnic Nigerians in India, Pakistan, and Thailand have given Nigerian criminal enterprises direct access to ____ percent of the world's heroin.

Accepted Answer

Nigerian criminal enterprises, through large populations of ethnic Nigerians in India, Pakistan, and Thailand, have direct access to 90 percent of the world's heroin, showcasing their significant influence in the global drug trade.

Quiz 14: Criminal Justice in the New Millennium