Cybercrime: The Basics

Law enforcement agencies recommend that people choose online usernames that are gender and age ambiguous.

True

False

Select the answer that is FALSE. According to Pittario, cyberstalking is fueled by the stalker's...

Rage

Power

Control

Frustration

Cyberstalkers will almost always meet their victim in person

True

False

What is a phishing scam?

Using online forums to sell stolen items. Originated on websites geared towards fishing enthusiasts.

The act of sending unsolicited emails to customers.

Tricking the person behind the keyboard into sharing sensitive information or installing malware.

Purposefully failing to deliver goods that a buyer purchased online.

What are the two major types of cybercrime?

Computer as a target, Computer as a tool

Computer as a target, Smartphone as a target

Smartphone as a tool, Computer as a target.

Online Fraud and Information Theft

According to a recent survey in the European Union, 3 out of 4 people do not shop online due to fear of identity theft.

True

False

What is Pharming?

A type of Phishing Attack.

A method of Cyberstalking.

A method of Identity theft.

A type of Online Auction Fraud.

According to Hong, which of the following is not one of the three major phases of a Phishing Attack?

The attacker pretends to be someone the victim knows.

The criminal monetizing of stolen information.

The victim takes the suggested action in the message.

Potential victims receive a phish.

Someone advertises a large amount of expensive items at a value lower than market value. The seller receives payment, but the buyer never gets the item. What type of cybercrime best describes this situation?

Online Auction Fraud

Low Price Fraud

The "Gullible Seller" Fraud

Failure to Ship Fraud

Cybercrime is no different now than it was when the internet was first invented.

True.

False

Cybercrime: The Basics

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