...Research Paper Target Security Breach Abstract In late 2013 Target Corporation’s network encountered a security breach in which millions of credit cards and customer personal information was stolen by malware that was installed onto their network. This information was to be sold on the black market to others for their illegal use. Target Corporation was indeed made aware that there was some peculiar activity within the network before the information was stolen. Their million dollar malware software, monitored by FireEye, picked up on the attack several days before any information was removed from the Target Corporation servers. Target Corporation could have easily prevented the majority of the attack and reduced if not eliminated the amount of credit cards and personal information that was stolen. The fact that Target Corporation was warned of the initial breach, as well as an additional breach, and did not respond for two weeks is unfathomable and unethical. The Target Corporation has a duty to secure any and all credit card and personal information that they collect from their customers. I believe that in this case Target Corporation did not act accordingly and should be held liable. Target Corporations lack of response and inability to take action goes against all ethics and how the situation should have been handled. Target Security Breach In mid 2013 Target Corporation hired a security firm, FireEye, to install a malware...
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...Categories of Computer Crimes Keshia Lubin Strayer University Abstract Computer crime is any crime that has to do with a computer and a network. Computer crimes are criminal activities which involve the use of information technology to get illegal or unauthorized access to a a computer system with the mind set of damaging, deleting, and altering computer data. Computer crimes are include but are not limited to electronic frauds, misuse of devices, identity theft and data. Computer crimes do not necessarily have to involve damage to physical property. The computer could have participated in the crime or may have been the target. There are for common types of computer crimes computer as the target, the computer as an instrument of a crime, the computer as incidental to a crime, and crimes associated with the prevalence of computers. Categories of Computer Crime There are four common types of computer crimes. Computers can be used as an target. Crimes were the computer is the can include offenses like theft of intellectual property, theft of marketing information or blackmail based on information gained from computerized files. Crimes of this nature can sabotage intellectual property, marketing, pricing, or personnel data or can even sabotage of operating systems and programs with the thought of creating chaos in a business operations. There are many ways computers can be targeted unlawful access to criminal justice and other government records...
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...Digital Computer Crime Digital computer crimes are criminal activities, which involve the use of information technology to get wrongful or unjustified access to a computer system with the mindset of damaging, deleting, and altering computer data (Taylor, Fritsch, Leiderbach, 2015). Computer crimes do not necessarily have to involve damage to physical property. The computer itself could have participated in the crime or may have been the intended target. We will look at the four common types of computer crimes, which are the computer as the target, the computer as an instrument of a crime, the computer as incidental to a crime, and crimes associated with the prevalence of computers (Fairchild, 2013). The computer can be used as a destination for crimes where the computer can include offenses like theft of intellectual property, marketing information, or blackmail based on data gained from computerized files. Crimes of this nature can disrupt operating systems and programs with the thought of creating chaos in business operations (Fairchild, 2013). There are various ways computers can be targeted illicit entrances to criminal justice and other government records. An example of this is a crime that targets the computer directly. In this, criminal history, modifying warrant information, creating a driver’s license, passport, or any other type of document for identification purposes is possible. First, we will look at the computer as a target. This is defined as a fundamental denial...
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...B-TECH DEGRE in COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING COCHIN UNIVERSIY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY KOCHI-682022 JULY 2010 Division of Computer Engineering School of Engineering Cochin University of Science & Technology Kochi-682022 _________________________________________________________ CERTIFICATE Certified that this is a bona fide record of the Seminar work entitled BLUE EYES TECHNOLOGY Done by BINYAMIN M of VII semester Computer Science & Engineering in the year 2010 in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of Degree of Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science & Engineering of Cochin University of Science & Technology Dr. David Peter S Head of the Division REVATHY .R. Seminar Guide BLUE EYES TECHNOLOGY ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I express my sincere thanks to Dr. David Peter (Head of the Department, Computer Science and Engineering), Mr. Sudeep P.Elayidom (Staff incharge) and my seminar guide Miss Revathy R. for their kind co-operation for presenting the seminar. I also extend my sincere thanks to all other members of the faculty of Computer Science and Engineering Department and my friends for their cooperation and encouragement. BINYAMIN M DIVISON OF COMPUTER ENGINEERING BLUE EYES TECHNOLOGY ABSTRACT Is it possible to create a computer, which can interact with us as we interact each other? For example imagine in a fine morning you walk on to your computer room and switch on...
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... | |Categories of Computer Crimes | |Tanga R. Payne | |Professor Nicole Gray | | | |Information Technology in Criminal Justice | | | |10/23/2012 | | | Cybercrime has been an ongoing problem in the United States for the past 30 years; however, the emergence of global digital terrorism has been a major concern. Computer crime has been documented as early as the 1960’s and 1970’s and it was not a real...
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...Running head: COMPUTER CRIME Categories of Computer Crime S.R Skolnick Strayer University In today's society computers are used to commit crimes. These crimes are separated into four categories. These categories are as follows, the computer as a target, the computer as an instrument of crime, the computer as incidental to a crime, and crimes associated with the prevalence of computers. In example of the computer as a target, is a case of Kevin Mitnick. Kevin Mitnick was once known as the world's most wanted social engineering computer hacker. From the 1970s up to his arrest in 1995, Mitnick was able to elude them bypass corporate security safeguards. Mitnick was able to get into some of the well-guarded systems in the corporate world. Some of the corporations Mitnick was able to access was companies like Sun Microsystems, Digital Equipment Corporation, Motorola, Netcom, and Nokia. He had also had a go with the wiretapping of the FBI, as well as hacking into the Department of Defense’s North American Aerospace Defense control, also known as NORAD. The definition of the computer as an instrument of crime is using the computer as the instrument of committing a crime. An example of instruments to a crime is a burglar breaking into your home with a crowbar, lock pick, and or a hammer. These tools are similar .to the cyber-criminal using computers and networks for committing crimes such as theft, theft of services, fraud, exploitation, and threats or harassment. As we all...
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...Assignment 1: Digital Computer Crime Information Technology in Criminal Justice Lashavia Davis Strayer University Professor Marina Stakic February 4, 2015 Computer crimes refer to any crime that involves a computer and a network, where unauthorized use of the computers where it may or may not have played an instrumental part in committing the crime. Computer crimes have a broad range of potentially illegal activities. It may be divided into one of two types of categories, “crimes that target computer networks or devices directly, and crimes facilitated by computer networks or devices, the primary target of which is independent of the computer network or device.’” Which we have four major categories that fit inside one of two types of categories; the computer as a target, the computer as Instrument of the crime, the computer as incidental to crime and crimes associated with the prevalence of computer. This computer crime used the computer as the target by accesses the operating program as the system’s manager, then deny the legitimate user or owner of the system access to his or her date or computer. When committing this crime we have four sub categories that the hacker may fall under, a network intruder who target the server and may cause harm to the network owners or the operation of their business, date alteration that directly targets the computer by attacking the useful information stored or processed by computer, malicious network intruders...
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...Go. These two computer brands were created for their respective target markets, Workhorse and Traveler. Sales office locations were also based on the criteria provided in the simulation. For Microcomp’s purposes, two sales offices were selected to open in the second quarter, with a third sales office opening in the fourth quarter. Market research was purchased in each quarter and analyzed to determine the direction Microcomp’s competition. This key information led to changes in the compensation and benefits structure as well as the redesign of both computers. Also reviewed and analyzed were the factors used in determining whether to expand into the international market. This decision was mostly based on the sales potential for the target markets in the international arena. As a result, two of the three sales offices were international offices. Finally, various heavy investment factors for international expansion were analyzed. These factors included ethics, currency fluctuations and government policies. If these factors had been present in the simulation, Microcomp may have opened its first office domestically and used one quarter to establish a presence in the computer market before expanding globally. Brand Design Decisions Once Microcomp was set up and funds were established, the next task was deciding which two brands would be selected for production. To make a proper decision, three main factors were considered. The first factor was target market. Who wanted...
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...decisions, target markets, sales office locations, marketing research, international markets, and considerations for a heavy international commitment. Product Design Decisions Product design decisions are a very important piece of any company’s success. In the Web Marketplace Business Simulator I had three personal computer markets (PC) to choose from; Workhorse, Mercedes, and Traveler. The Workhorse segment wanted an easy to use computer for use by office workers. The Mercedes segment was looking for a high performance computer to use with engineering and manufacturing applications. The Traveler segment wanted a proactive computer to use on the road. In order to determine my product design decisions I first had to decide on which PC markets I was going to target. The PC markets that I chose to market my computers to were the “Traveler” and the “Workhorse” markets. The reason I decided to choose the Traveler and Workhorse markets was because I was hoping that if I initially sold to one market that I may also be able to sell to the other market eventually. The reason behind my thinking with this tactic was that office workers sometimes have to travel and because of the changing needs in the workplace, office workers have to or travel during their day to different locations to get their job done, and in that case, having a laptop would be more convenient. Keeping my idea in mind of eventually marketing laptops to the Workhorse market, and office computers to the Traveler...
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...the end of their shift, we will have absolutely nothing to worry about. As more in likely that situation was handled when we brought the network online. Here is a brief rundown on your concerned areas: Ping Sweeps and Port Scans are the two most common network probes that serve as important clues in sensing invasions or intrusions that can harm any type of network. Network probes are not actual intrusions, although, they could be potential causes of actual intrusions. Port scans and ping sweeps can lead to an intrusion of companies’ network system, however, with today’s technological advancements, these activities can be detected and prevented. Ping Sweeps; Ping sweeps are a set of ICMP Echo packets that are sent out to network of computers, actually a range of IP addresses, to see if there are any responses. As an intruder sends out the ping sweeps, he looks for responses so he can figure out which machines he can attack. “Note that there are legitimate reasons for performing ping sweeps on a network—a network administrator may be trying to find out which machines are alive on a network for diagnostic reasons. Ping sweeps are detectable using special tools as well. IPPL is an IP protocol logger that can log TCP, UDP and ICMP packets. It is similar to SCANLOGD, where it sits in the background and listens for packets. Be careful when using IPPL though—if you're on a busy Ethernet network, you might find that your IPPL log files may fill up...
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...the elements of the Marketing Mix of Apple computers. This paper provide details found during research of these elements including Product, Price, Place and Promotion as they relate to manufacturing, marketing, sales and distribution of the products available at company. MACINTOSH (Apple Computer) Marketing Mix Analysis: Macintosh (Apple computers) This paper will introduce the Marketing Mix for Apple Computers. We have researched the this company and will describe the way they approach the marketing of their product. Apple is more attractive to the world of graphic design. There is some overlap due to the fact that Apple is found in educational environments covering classroom activities . Apple, Inc originated from the friendship and mutual interests of Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs. The Two collaborated in the development of the “Apple I in the early 1970s. The Apple I was a step ahead of most computers of the time featuring a use of aTV as a display system and a cassette interface for recording programs. After obtaining financing for the development of Apple II, the Apple Computer Company was formed in 1970.As the growth of home computer use grew, Apple grew with it. In 1980 the company issued its initial public offering of investment stock. Target Market Target markets for Apple include environments where graphic design, video and audio editing are in demand. The price of Apple computers indicates that they also target end users with a higher measure of disposable...
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...| Marketing Mix Analysis | Apple Computers vs. Dell Computers | | Jeremy Milliorn - ProductWill Moss - Price Peggy Harris - PlaceNader Khader - Promotion | | This paper describes the elements of the Marketing Mix of Dell Computers and Apple Computers. We will provide details found during research of these elements including Product, Price, Place and Promotion as they relate to manufacturing, marketing, sales and distribution of the products available at each company. | Table of Contents Introduction 3 Target Market 3 Competitors 4 Product 6 Price 10 Place 14 Promotion 17 Table of Figures 21 Works Cited 22 Introduction This paper will introduce the Marketing Mix for Dell and Apple Computers. We have researched the two companies and will describe both similarities and differences in the way they approach the marketing of their products. Both companies offer computers and laptops. Dell offers computers that are designed handle day to day operations of a business or home user while Apple is more attractive to the world of graphic design. There is some overlap due to the fact that Apple is found in educational environments covering classroom activities while the offices of the same campuses might employ Dell. Target Market Dell Computers marketing efforts are aimed at work oriented and business friendly users. Prior to a re-structuring, it focused on individuals and families. Television commercials and promotional literature often displayed...
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...Introduction 3 Background Information about the Netherlands 4 PESTEL Analysis 7 Market Research & SWOT Analysis 14 I. Market Research 14 II. SWOT Analysis 22 Part II 23 Entry Strategy: 23 Segmentation, Targeting & Positioning 23 ϖ Segmentation 23 ϖ Targeting 26 ϖ Positioning 28 Part III 30 Marketing Communication Plan 30 Conclusion & Recommendations 31 ϖ Conclusion 31 ϖ Recommendations 31 References 33 Part I Executive Summary This report has been carried out by the board of directors of Lenovo. The purpose of this report is to illustrate the export management plan of Lenovo. Lenovo Group Limited is a Chinese-based multinational computer technology corporation that develops, manufactures and markets desktops and notebook personal computers, workstations, servers, storage drives, IT management software, and related services. The report analyzes the environment and market which Lenovo will have to operate in. We start out giving some background information about the Netherlands. Then we move on to doing a PESTEL analysis. After that we explore the market research we have done and take a look at the SWOT analysis of Lenovo. In the section after the SWOT we take a look at the Entry Strategy, which entails segmentation, positioning and targeting. Then we immediately switch over to the marketing communications plan. Lastly the report ends with a clear conclusion and recommendation. Introduction ...
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... SECTION I. THE BUSINESS Acer® Computer Company Description Acer was founded in 1976 in Taiwan. According to Cartmell, the original name when founded by Stan Shih and his wife Carolyn Yeh was called Multitech. The name was changed to Acer in 1987. The Acer group has four brands: Acer, Gateway, eMachines, and Packard Bell. Acer Inc. global headquarters is in Taiwan. They do business all over the world and have continent headquarters in the United States, Europe, and Asia. This is a global company and has to be treated that way. Acer has marketed itself to branding all over the world and tries to focus on what the customer is changing to in the PC world. Business Mission The mission statement for Acer is: “Serve with honour and work with pride.” Company Values Acer says the value for its company is to provide steadfast service and environmentally safe innovations. They believe their product has the easy-to-use and dependability for their customers. Unique Selling Proposition Acer has built a reputation of having environmentally sound computer products. I propose to introduce a product line to compete with companies like Samsung, Vizio, Sony, and other television companies. The difference is the All-in-one features of the computers they already sell plus the addition of the features of a television. It will create a home computer where we don't need to sit in front of a desk to computer work, but in the comfort of our own couches. ...
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...help. This paper describes ethical hackers: their skills, their attitudes, and how they go about helping their customers find and plug up security holes. The ethical hacking process is explained, along with many of the problems that the Global Security Analysis Lab has seen during its early years of ethical hacking for IBM clients. scribe the rapid crafting of a new program or the making of changes to existing, usually complicated software. As computers became increasingly available at universities, user communities began to extend beyond researchers in engineering or computer science to other individuals who viewed the computer as a curiously flexible tool. Whether they programmed the computers to play games, draw pictures, or to help them with the more mundane aspects of their daily work, once computers were available for use, there was never a lack of individuals wanting to use them. Because of this increasing popularity of computers and their continued high cost, access to them was usually restricted. When refused access to the computers, some users would...
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