Computer Crime Midterm Prep

Vanessa and Eric are disputing whether computer crime is an international problem. Which is it?

• True

• False

Chabu and Eric were discussing online safety. Chabu mentioned that identity theft is perhaps the most feared online crime.

• True

• False

During a class discussion, Cristyna mentioned that "Cyber" refers to almost anything "real" or "virtual" attached to a computer or network. Is she correct?

• Yes

• No

Chabu and Zack are discussing how the threat of computer crime victimization increases with industrialization. Do you agree with their statement?

• Yes

• No

During a class discussion, Isabel mentioned that research has shown that most dangers of economic computer crimes come from outsiders. Do you agree with Isabel?

• Yes

• No

Jash and Morgan discussed how computers may be used as both criminal instruments and weapons of warfare.

• True

• False

Zack and Syed are discussing the cost of cyber crime. Zack mentions that estimates on the cost of cyber crime are largely derived from criminal reports.

• True

• False

Morgan and Syed are discussing the challenges of estimating the full extent of the cost of cyber crime. They note that some government and law enforcement officials tend to underreport or underestimate these costs in order to manage public perceptions and potential fears about the problem.

• True

• False

Syed and Vanessa discovered that altering files on a school computer without permission is considered computer "vandalism" and falls under the category of crimes where the computer is a target.

• True

• False

Cristyna and Tony are discussing whether computerized theft ever deprives a legitimate owner of a tangible asset.

• True

• False