Lecture 1-Cyber security
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Lottery Scam
A scam in which victims are told they have won the lottery and are required to send an amount of money as part of “administrative fees” to claim their winnings
Romance Scam
The perpetrator claims to fall in love with the victim, and wants to marry them. Follows up with a problem, such as injury, loss of travel documents, or requiring financial aid
Military Scams
A scam in which victims are contacted by an official-sounding agency trying to return military officers and their property. Will also claim that a soldier is in jail and is in need of bail money
Grandparent scam
A scam in which the perpetrator phones the victim claiming to be their grandchild and is in need of bail money as they are in jail.
Tax scam
A scam in which a perpetrator sends a fake refund cheque and then requests a portion be returned to them, OR they use threatening language and scare tactics to convince the victim that they need to send money to correct their taxes.
Inheritance scam
Involves a made-up story about a fake relative leaving their estate to the victim. Scammer may pose as a lawyer or bank official requesting immediate “fees”
Technology as target
Criminal offences targeting computers and other information technologies
Technology as an instrument
Criminal offences where the internet and information technologies are instrumental in the commission of a crime
Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
any information that can be used to identify a particular individual, such as sex, race, age, education, SIN, address, etc.
TOR project
A software that allows users to anonymously access encrypted websites on the dark web
Public Safety Canada
the government department responsible for establishing a framework for cybersecurity in Canada
Cyberspace challenges to law enforcement
The sheer volume of cases can be overwhelming
Officers may lack training for dealing with cybercrime
The offender’s identity can be hidden anywhere in the world
Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT)
Required when LE in one country assists in gathering and exchanging information with LE in another country while investigating or enforcing laws
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