Question 1

What is the primary motivation of most cyberdeviants?

Accepted Answer

The primary motivation of most cyberdeviants is often a sense of accomplishment. This can include proving their skills to themselves or others, gaining recognition within certain communities, or achieving personal goals related to bypassing security measures.

Question 2

What is the "Robin Hood" syndrome?

Accepted Answer

The "Robin Hood" syndrome refers to a justification that cybercriminals use for stealing from large corporations, framing their actions as taking from the rich to give to the poor, similar to the legendary figure Robin Hood.

Question 3

Which theory of cyberdeviance would focus on the way that cyberdeviants can reject both the conventional goals and the conventional means of attaining those goals, replacing them with new, cyber-centric, means and goals?

Accepted Answer

Anomie theory, particularly as developed by Robert Merton, focuses on the disjunction between societal goals and the means available to achieve them. When applied to cyberdeviance, this theory would suggest that individuals may reject conventional goals and means, creating new, cyber-centric ones, due to a strain or breakdown in societal norms (anomie).

Question 4

A cracker with the handle DeathFromAbove rationalizes her cyberdeviance by explaining that she only steals from corporate bank accounts in order to donate money to public libraries. What technique of neutralization is she using?

Accepted Answer

This is an example of "appeal to higher loyalties," where the individual justifies their deviant behavior by claiming it serves a higher good or moral cause, in this case, supporting public libraries.

Question 5

A cracker with the handle MaxZoom rationalizes his cyberdeviance by explaining that he uploads pirated media files because it doesn't hurt people, just faceless corporations. What technique of neutralization is he using?

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Question 6

It is easy to draft cybercrime legislation that is both constitutionally defensible and legally enforceable.

Accepted Answer

Drafting cybercrime legislation that is both constitutionally defensible and legally enforceable is challenging due to the rapidly evolving nature of technology, the need to balance security with privacy rights, and the difficulty in jurisdictional enforcement in the global internet landscape.

Question 7

There is no legislation against cybercrime at the federal level.

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Question 8

China is the most frequent point of origin for cybercrime offenses.

Accepted Answer

While China has been implicated in various cyber activities, the most frequent point of origin for cybercrime offenses varies and can include other countries such as Russia, the United States, and Brazil, depending on the type of cybercrime and the reporting period.

Question 9

The demographic category with the highest rate of loss to cybercrime is those aged 50-59.

Accepted Answer

Older adults, particularly those over 60, tend to report higher monetary losses to cybercrime compared to younger age groups, according to various reports from organizations like the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).

Question 10

Trap doors have no purpose beyond allowing cybercriminal access to otherwise secure data.

Accepted Answer

Trap doors, also known as backdoors, can be intentionally created for legitimate purposes such as providing a way for developers to access and manage software or systems for maintenance, troubleshooting, and updates. However, they can also be exploited by cybercriminals if discovered.

Question 11

A Trojan horse is one kind of virus delivery system.

Accepted Answer

A Trojan horse is a type of malware that disguises itself as a legitimate file or software to trick users into downloading and installing malware on their systems, acting as a delivery system for viruses and other malicious software.

Question 12

Mae would be classified a hacker, because she has no intention of committing cybercrime, though she likes to test her skills by attempting to breach financial institutions' computer network.

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Question 13

Crackers are a kind of cybercriminals.

Accepted Answer

Crackers are individuals who break into computer systems or networks with malicious intent, differentiating them from hackers who might not always have harmful objectives.

Question 14

The cyberdeviant subculture is based on real-world commonalities.

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Question 15

Cyberdeviant subculture is organized into a hierarchy along strict race and gender lines.

Accepted Answer

Cyberdeviant subculture, like many online communities, is more often characterized by its shared interests, skills, or behaviors rather than being strictly organized along race and gender lines.

Question 16

The majority of members within the cyberdeviant subculture believe that information should be free.

Accepted Answer

The cyberdeviant subculture, which includes groups like hackers and information activists, often holds the belief that information should be freely accessible to everyone. This ideology is rooted in the desire for open access to knowledge and opposition to censorship and control over information by governments or corporations.

Question 17

The majority of members within the cyberdeviant subculture believe that computers make life worse.

Accepted Answer

The cyberdeviant subculture, which often includes hackers and other individuals who engage in unconventional use of technology, typically believes in the power and potential of computers to challenge norms, innovate, and improve aspects of life, rather than making it worse.

Question 18

A hacker's status, power, and prestige depend upon recognition from others within the hacker subculture.

Accepted Answer

In the hacker subculture, recognition from peers is crucial for establishing a hacker's status, power, and prestige. This recognition is often based on the hacker's skills, achievements, and contributions to the community.

Question 19

Most cyberdeviants are motivated by financial gain.

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Question 20

According to rational choice theory, cyberdeviants commit their crimes impulsively.

Accepted Answer

Rational choice theory suggests that cyberdeviants, like other criminals, weigh the potential benefits against the risks before committing their crimes, indicating a calculated decision rather than an impulsive act.

Quiz 13: Cyberdeviance