Cybercrime & Government Flashcard Study Guide

A set of vocabulary flashcards defining key terms related to cybercrime types, internet threats, government structures, and constitutional amendments.

Cybercrime

Crime committed using a computer or other device.

Cyber-dependent crime

A crime that requires computer technology to be carried out.

Cyber-enabled crime

A traditional crime expanded in scale or reach through ICT.

Type I cybercrime

A classification of cybercrime that is mostly technological and often a discrete event for the victim.

Type II cybercrime

A classification of cybercrime that has a stronger human element and involves user interaction.

Type I crimeware

Malicious software tools such as keystroke loggers, viruses, rootkits, and Trojan horses.

Spearphishing

A targeted scam using personalized messages to steal data or install malware.

Computer impersonation

A potential form of fraud where a person believes they are interacting with a human but is actually interacting with a computer.

Disruption

Using attacks or outages to interrupt systems and services.

Distortion

Spreading misinformation that damages trust in information.

Deterioration

Technology and regulatory changes that make information control harder.

Online fraud and forgery

Large-scale fraud using identity theft, phishing, spam, or malicious code.

Illegal online content

Content such as child sexual abuse material or terrorist incitement.

'Humans Need Not Apply'

A title or concept describing automation replacing human labor, similar to machines replacing horses.

Checks and balances

A system used in the U.S. to prevent unchecked government power.

Patchwork problem

The issue where different jurisdictions create inconsistent laws and responsibilities.

4th Amendment

Constitutional amendment protecting against unreasonable searches and seizures.

5th Amendment

Constitutional amendment protecting against double jeopardy and self-incrimination, while providing due process.

6th Amendment

Constitutional amendment guaranteeing a speedy and public trial.

8th Amendment

Constitutional amendment protecting against cruel and unusual punishment.

14th Amendment

Constitutional amendment providing equal protection of the laws in the United States.