The dangers of computer crime

1. Module 2.2
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2. Module 2.2
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3. Introduction
Techniques and tools used to commit computer crimes
Categories of computer crime
Protecting yourself against cybercrime
Test and improve your knowledge
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4.  Computer crime can be seen in two
ways –
where a computer system is the
target of the crime (e.g. ‘hacking’)
and where computer technology is
used to enable or commit the crime.
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5. Any attempt to manipulate or ‘con’ someone into
giving out information such as a password or
account number which can be used to impersonate
them.
Software specifically designed to install itself without
the user’s knowledge and to affect or harm a
computer system . This includes viruses and spyware.
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7. It refers to attempts from
people to con the user into
giving out personal and
confidential details such as PIN
numbers and passwords, etc. by
posing as a legitimate
organisation, usually via e-mail.
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8. E-mail spoofing is the forgery
of an e-mail header so that
the e-mail appears to be from a
different origin (or person).
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9. A computer worm is malware that is able
to distribute itself over a network,
normally via e-mail, without a person
having run an infected program.
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10. Written to disrupt the normal
functioning of a person’s computer
without their knowledge or consent.
 Used to turn your computer into a ‘bot’
to spread malware or
 to create security loopholes for other
programs to exploit.
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11. Tries to monitor and track the way you
use your computer. It then sends this
information to third parties without your
consent or knowledge.
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12. Records your keystrokes as you type and
can possibly even record the movements
of your mouse and take screenshots of
what is displayed on your screen.
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13. Type of malware which is a destructive
program disguised as a useful
application.
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14. When a computer is ‘hacked’ so that
when the user types in a ‘valid’ URL in
their browser they are taken to another
website, which is often a replica.
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15. A computer that has been compromised
(or infected) and can be controlled
remotely when it is on and connected to
the Internet.
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16. Software that downloads onto your
computer and bombards your computer
with adverts that pop-up whenever you
are connected to the Internet.
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18. Cyberstalking Spam
Uploading unauthorised pictures on
the Web
Cyberbullying
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19. business
cyber
attacks
website
cyber
attacks
cyberterrorism
denial of
service
attacks
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20. Bandwidth
Identity
Processing time and power
Money
Copyrighted material
Data/Intellectual property
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21. The criminal either has to:
 obtain essential information, such as a
user name and password, in order to access a
secure system
 get physical access to a computer so that
data can be downloaded directly onto
portable media.
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23.  Assume nothing
 Believe no one
 Check everything
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24. Anti-virus software
Computer programs that scan computer files for
viruses and eliminate them.
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25. Firewall software
Software that allows you to control which
programs can access the Internet and protects your
computer or network from unauthorised access.
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26. Anti-spyware software
Anti-spyware software detects spyware that has
been installed on a computer.
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27.  Be careful when installing ‘free’
software .
 Have good password policies.
 Stay informed.
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28.  Don’t give out personal information.
 Don’t click on links in pop-ups.
 Don’t open attachments or programs
unless you are sure of what they are.
 Don’t be gullible.
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