Categories of Computer Crime CIS 170 Information Technology in Criminal Justice Dr. Johnson Strayer University February 5, 2014 The four common categories of computer crimes are: Computer as a target, Computers as an instrument crime, Computers as an incidental to a crime and Computers associated with the common occurrence of a computer. Cybercrime is criminal activity or crimes committed over the internet, through a computer system or though technology. Cybercrimes is also highly
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solution. ING’s decision to facilitate use of the Internet for business operations poses many probable difficulties and risks. Use of an extranet can introduce an organization to unacceptable risks to its internal data and information systems. For example, allowing access to internal databases through an extranet webserver increases the opportunity for attackers to breach the network for several reasons. In ING’s case, it uses two Windows NT servers to provide web services protected by a single hardware
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Interactive processing is when there is a continuous exchange of information between the computer and user whilst performing tasks. Examples include entering information into a query in a database or information into a word processor. Real time processing means that there is a continual input, process and output of data. It may be a situation whereby a user sends in transactions and awaits a response from a distant computer before continuing. We see this happening when we use telephone banking to transfer
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ICS FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE I. Week 8 (Video Games) a. Genres of Games i. Action ii. Adventure iii. Role Playing (RPG) iv. Simulation v. Strategy vi. Serious b. Elements of a Game i. Rendering engine (graphics) ii. Physics engine (collision detection) iii. Sound iv. Artificial Intelligence v. Animation vi. Scripting vii. Networking c. Game Development i. Studio teams of 20 to >100 ii. Designers iii. Artists iv. Programmers v. Level designers
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and how they will make this company stronger and better. First firewalls using a firewall will help build a strong defense. A firewall is a software program or piece of hardware that helps screen out hackers, viruses, and worms that try to reach your computer over the Internet. For example, if a firewall is configured with a rule to block Telnet access, then the firewall will drop packets destined for TCP port number 23, the port where a Telnet server application would be listening. The role of a
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Appendix 2: Legal issues Type Description Course of Action Computer Misuse Act 1990 Designed to protect users from malicious acts example hacking and viruses, taking into consideration the unauthorized access, altering of data and software with the intent to commit an offense. Ensuring that the system is well protected using Antivirus and firewalls. Implementing security best practice policies, using only trusted software and by monitoring data usage/access Intellectual Property Rights According
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Bus 220: Business Communication and Information Systems M8A1: Final Examination June 20, 2013 1. Explain virtual reality. Provide three examples. Virtual reality (VR) is a system “that enables one or more users to move and react in a computer-simulated environment.” (Stair & Reynolds, 2012, p. 337) Virtual reality applies sights and sounds in an artificial environment where human actions determine to an extent, what occurs inside the environment. Today, virtual reality is used
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Computer crime involves: Theft by computer (including identity theft and phis hing) Software piracy and intellectual property misuse Software sabotage (malw are- including worms, viruses, Trojan horses, e tc.) Hacking and electronic trespassing. The computer crime dossier Computer crime: any crime accomplished through knowledge or use of computer technology Businesses and government institutions lose billions of dollars every year to computer criminals The majority of crimes is committed by
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Global Finance, Inc. (GFI) is a financial company that runs in several countries including Canada, the US, and Mexico. GFI, majors in financial management, money investments, loan applications approval and wholesale loan processing. The company success has seen it become a public traded company in the NYSE. With over one thousand employees, GFI has experienced rapid growth through a well-defined strategy that made use of technological innovation and automation of their systems. However, as GFI experienced
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The seven categories of the expanded CIA triangle are confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, accuracy, utility, and possession. I will now go over each and give them a little substance. I used the link provided in the instructor files which was very helpful by the way. Confidentiality “Confidentiality ensures that only those with the rights and privileges to access information are able to do so. When unauthorized individuals or systems can view information, confidentiality
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