Understanding Cybercrime

What is cybercrime?

• Cybercrime refers to legal activities conducted online.

• Cybercrime is only related to identity theft.

• Cybercrime is a type of computer hardware.

• Cybercrime is criminal activity that involves computers and networks.

Name one type of cybercrime that involves unauthorized access to systems.

• Hacking

• Identity theft

• Phishing

• Malware

What is phishing?

• Phishing refers to a legitimate marketing strategy.

• Phishing is a type of cyber attack that seeks to obtain sensitive information by pretending to be a legitimate source.

• Phishing is a method of securing sensitive information.

• Phishing is a type of software used for data encryption.

Give an example of a phishing attempt.

• An email claiming to be from your bank asking you to click a link to verify your account details.

• A social media post offering free gift cards for sharing a link.

• A text message from a friend asking for your Wi-Fi password.

• A phone call from a tech support claiming to fix your computer.

What does identity theft involve?

• Identity theft involves the unauthorized use of personal information to commit fraud.

• Identity theft is a method of identity verification.

• Identity theft is the legal use of personal information.

• Identity theft involves sharing personal information with friends.

How can someone commit identity theft?

• Identity theft can be committed by stealing personal information through phishing, data breaches, or social engineering.

• By using a fake name in online games

• By creating fake social media accounts

• By sharing personal information with friends

What is malware?

• Malware is a security protocol for protecting data.

• Malware is a type of hardware used in computers.

• Malware is software that enhances system performance.

• Malware is malicious software intended to damage or disrupt systems.

What is the purpose of malware attacks?

• To improve cybersecurity measures

• To provide free software updates

• The purpose of malware attacks is to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to systems for theft, extortion, or disruption.

• To enhance system performance and speed

Name a common method used in hacking.

• Spoofing

• Phishing

• Keylogging

• SQL Injection

Why is cybercrime a growing concern globally?

• Cybercrime is decreasing due to better security measures.

• Cybercrime is a growing concern globally due to increased digital technology use, expanded attack surfaces, internet anonymity, and insufficient cybersecurity measures.

• Cybercrime is primarily caused by physical theft of devices.

• Cybercrime is only a concern in developing countries.