ICT 1 legal issues

Phishing is a type of cybercrime where attackers attempt to trick individuals into providing sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details.

• Offering a job opportunity

• Asking for help with a computer virus

• Sending gifts to individuals

• Trick individuals into providing sensitive information

Identity theft involves stealing someone's personal information, such as their name, Social Security number, or credit card number, to commit fraud or other crimes.

• Using personal information to apply for a job

• Borrowing personal information to help someone else

• Selling personal information for profit

• Stealing personal information to commit fraud or other crimes

Online fraud refers to any type of fraud scheme that uses the internet to carry out fraudulent activities, such as fake online auctions or investment scams.

• True

• False

• Partially true

• Only happens in movies

Hacking is the unauthorized access, modification, or use of computer systems or networks, often for malicious purposes.

• Unauthorized access, modification, or use of computer systems or networks

• Modifying computer systems or networks with permission

• Using computer systems or networks for legal purposes

• Authorized access to computer systems or networks

Malware is software designed to damage or disrupt computer systems, such as viruses, worms, and ransomware.

• Trojans, spyware, and adware

• Viruses, worms, and ransomware

• Firewalls, antivirus, and encryption

• Cookies, cache, and plugins

Phishing attacks can only occur through email and not through other communication channels like social media or messaging apps.

• Depends on the situation

• Partially true

• True

• False

Identity theft can only occur if someone physically steals your wallet or purse.

• Only if they have access to your computer

• True

• False

• Only if they have your social security number

Online fraud can involve various methods, including credit card fraud, identity theft, and investment scams.

• Tax evasion, money laundering, and embezzlement

• Counterfeiting, bribery, and smuggling

• Bank robbery, pickpocketing, and shoplifting

• Credit card fraud, identity theft, and investment scams

Hacking is always illegal and unethical, regardless of the hacker's intentions.

• Depends on the situation

• False

• Not necessarily

• True

Malware can be unintentionally downloaded onto a computer through innocent-looking email attachments or website links.

• True

• Only if the computer is old

• False

• Malware cannot be downloaded