Question 1

Computer crime has become increasingly globalized.

Accepted Answer

With the increasing use of the internet and technology in all aspects of life, computer crime has grown to become a global issue. Cybercriminals can carry out attacks from any location around the world, making it necessary for law enforcement agencies to work together across borders to combat the growing threat.

Question 2

Mafiaboy activities affected all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

Yahoo.com was not affected by Mafiaboy's activities.

Question 3

Mafiaboy turned out to be a(n) ____________ Canadian.

Accepted Answer

Mafiaboy was actually a 15-year-old boy from Quebec, Canada when he carried out the cyber attack on major websites such as Yahoo!, Amazon, and Dell in 2000.

Question 4

The Nigerian scam involved:

Accepted Answer

The Nigerian scam is a ploy using deceptive emails and stories of sequestered funds, commonly referred to as a "419" scam after the section of the Nigerian criminal code that covers fraud. The scam involves promising the recipient a large sum of money in exchange for a small upfront payment or personal information. It is a well-known scam that has been happening for decades and continues to affect individuals and businesses around the world.

Question 5

International cooperation in regards to stealing software has faltered because of minimal economic impact.

Accepted Answer

This statement is not entirely accurate. While it is true that international cooperation in regards to software piracy has been limited, it is not because of minimal economic impact. In fact, software piracy has a significant economic impact on the software industry, estimated to be worth billions of dollars each year. The lack of cooperation is due to various factors such as differing national laws, differing priorities of law enforcement agencies, and lack of resources to investigate and prosecute piracy cases.

Question 6

Stealth programs:

Accepted Answer

Stealth programs are designed to conceal themselves from detection by antivirus software, making them difficult to identify and remove.

Question 7

Playpen-mentality hackers have the goal of breaking in.

Accepted Answer

Playpen-mentality hackers have the goal of breaking into computer systems and networks to exploit vulnerabilities and gain unauthorized access.

Question 8

Back door programs:

Accepted Answer

Back door programs allow entry at will, meaning that they provide unauthorized access to a system or network. The other options listed (insert advertisements, attack specific programs, and look for passwords) are all examples of what a back door program could do once it has gained access, but they are not defining characteristics of a back door program itself.

Question 9

The most effective computer crimes are those perpetrated by experts.

Accepted Answer

Many effective computer crimes exploit basic security lapses and rely on social engineering rather than requiring expert technical skills.

Question 10

The broad but somewhat more specific definition of computer crime can be described as destruction, theft, unauthorized or illegal use, modification or copying of information, programs, services, equipment, or communication networks.

Accepted Answer

This definition encompasses various types of computer crimes, including hacking, cyberstalking, identity theft, malware infection, and cyber espionage.

Question 11

Computers can be used to commit all of the following kinds of espionage except:

Accepted Answer

Computers can be used for social espionage, such as hacking into someone's social media accounts or stealing personal information, as well as international, political, and industrial espionage. Therefore, the correct answer is A because it says "except," implying that all other options are possible.

Question 12

The average computer crime nets $500,000.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true according to various studies and reports on the cost and impact of computer crimes. The actual amount may vary depending on the type of crime and its effects on the target organization.

Question 13

Trap doors or sleepers allow a technique known as salami slicing to loot accounts. This is taking small amounts from a lot of people.

Accepted Answer

Trap doors or sleepers can be used to steal small amounts from numerous accounts, a technique known as salami slicing.

Question 14

Viruses:

Accepted Answer

Viruses multiply by infecting host cells and using the host cell's machinery to make copies of themselves.

Question 15

Reasons for the Nigerian scam include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

Nigeria is known for its oil wealth, but it does not have a healthy economy. The country faces significant economic challenges, including poverty and unemployment, which contribute to the prevalence of scams as individuals seek alternative means of income.

Question 16

So-called first generation phone "phreaks" used their talents to steal from checking accounts.

Accepted Answer

First generation phone "phreaks" were primarily interested in exploring and manipulating the telephone system to make free long-distance calls, not in stealing from checking accounts.

Question 17

If you send out 30,000 e-mails and get only one response, but you get $40.00 per response and you send out a half a million e-mails, how much money can you make?

Accepted Answer

With a response rate of 1 per 30,000 emails, sending out 500,000 emails would result in 500,000 / 30,000 = 16.67 responses. Since you can't have a fraction of a response, you would get 16 responses. At $40 per response, you would make 16 * $40 = $640. However, none of the provided options match this calculation, suggesting a misunderstanding in the question's premise or a mistake in the calculation based on the provided options. Given the options, the correct approach to match an option would be to calculate the expected earnings directly from the half a million emails sent. If the rate were consistent and without considering fractions directly, the closest match to the logic provided in the options would be to assume a linear scale-up, which would incorrectly suggest a much higher earnings than calculated, leading to a selection based on the available options rather than the precise calculation. This seems to be an error in interpreting the question's intended calculation method or a mistake in the options provided.

Question 18

The magnitude of Mafiaboy damage was estimated to exceed at least:

Accepted Answer

The magnitude of Mafiaboy's damage was estimated to exceed $1 billion.

Question 19

Coasting along looking for doors to open is a quality of cookbook hackers.

Accepted Answer

Cookbook hackers are known for trying different approaches and experimenting until they find a solution, rather than giving up easily. This determination often leads them to success in cracking a recipe or culinary technique. Therefore, "coasting along looking for doors to open" is a quality of cookbook hackers.

Question 20

A less formal definition of computer crime would be those crimes using a computer to accomplish its ends.

Accepted Answer

A less formal definition of computer crime is defined as those crimes that make use of a computer to facilitate the crime or achieve its goals.

Quiz 12: Computer Crime