Exam 3: Traditional Computer Crime: Early Hackers and Theft of Components

The theft and resale of which computer component has proven to be the most lucrative?

Like traditional communication carriers, Internet service providers are required to maintain transmission records.

The term "hacking" was introduced at MIT in the 1980s.

The promise of anonymity coupled with the dearth of ________ encourages deviant activity.

Blue boxes were extremely popular among college dorms and were widely considered harmless by users.

________ is the term use by law enforcement authorities to categorize those involved in vandalism, destructive programs, and general mischief for no economic gain.

Which of the following is NOT a method of film piracy?

________ acknowledge(s) the futility of trying to stop people from copying software and instead relies on people's honesty.

________ hat hackers are individuals who identify and exploit system vulnerabilities for nefarious purposes.

________ are the most organized groups trafficking in stolen computer components.

The term cybercriminal organizations does not include traditional organized crime syndicates.

What motivates pure hackers to steal information?

Activities like the theft of computer hardware and the infringement of software copyrights have become unpopular as computer components become smaller and more valuable.

Traditional hacker culture was characterized by an antiestablishment rhetoric.

In hacking activities, one computer provides the ________ for the criminal activity, while another serves as the target.

List and describe the primary motivations for computer intrusion or theft of information in contemporary society. The answer should include the following points: National origin, ideology, or demographics aside, there appear to be six primary motivations for computer intrusion or theft of information in contemporary society: -Boredom -Intellectual challenge (mining for knowledge-pure hackers) -Revenge (insiders, disgruntled employees, etc.) -Sexual gratification (stalking, harassment, etc.) -Economic (criminals) -Political (hacktivists, terrorists, spies, etc.)

________ are the least sophisticated of all cybercriminals.

What was the Illuminati?

Originally, members of the Legion of Doom (LoD) were ________.

The increase in anonymous e-mail accounts and remailers has intensified incidences of online harassment, stock manipulation, and child pornography.