Posted: December 9th, 2021

Cyber essay

Getting Started
In order for us to develop the level of expertise necessary to understand and create solutions to any social phenomenon, like cybercrime, we first have to understand the terms and concepts that are fundamental to the field. As you will see through your readings and independent review of the literature, there are few agreed-upon definitions within the field of cybercrime. For instance, New York state law addresses hacking in NYS Penal Law S156.00-156.50 as: “A person is guilty of unauthorized use of a computer when he or she knowingly uses, causes to be used, or accesses a computer, computer service, or computer network without authorization.” Indiana state law addresses hacking in Title 35, Article 43-1-8, as: “A person who knowingly or intentionally and who without authorization: disrupts, denies, or causes the disruption or denial of computer system services to an authorized user of the computer system services…” Once we have established a definition of cybercrime, we need to develop a deeper understanding of cybercrime topology by drawing distinctions between the various types of technology that enable crime.
Upon successful completion of this discussion, you will be able to:
• Develop expertise on how cybercrime occurs by analyzing terms including cybercrime and hacker.
Resources
• Textbook: Cybercrime and Digital Forensics: An Introduction
• Website: Department of Justice Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section
• Article: A Byte Out of History
• Article: Scam on the Run
• File: How to Engage in Substantive Discussion Post.pdf
• Website: OCLS Critical Evaluation Checklist for Internet Websites
• IWU Resources
Background Information
In addition to your textbook readings (Chapters 1 and 2), you will be presented with two case studies relating to cybercrime and hacking. The first case study, “A Byte Out of History,” is from 1994 and resulted in the loss of $10 million from a financial institution. The case served as an eye-opener for law enforcement and the private industry in the new age of technology. The second case study, “Scam on the Run,” is from 2007 and involves an international crime that resulted in a total of $40 million lost by many victims of Tobechi Onwuhara. This case is a great example of the challenges law enforcement faces in trying to address online international cybercriminal activity.
Instructions
1. Review the rubric to make sure you understand the criteria for earning your grade.
2. Read the following chapters in the textbook, Cybercrime and Digital Forensics: An Introduction:
a. Chapter 1, “Technology and Cybercrime”
b. Chapter 3, “Computer Hackers and Hacking”
3. Visit the website Department of Justice Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section https://www.justice.gov/criminal-ccips
4. to learn how the U.S. federal law enforcement agency responds to cybercrimes.
5. Read the following articles:
a. “A Byte Out of History” https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/a-byte-out-of-history-10-million-hack
b. “Scam on the Run” https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/fugitive-identity-thief-led-global-criminal-enterprise
6. Read the file How to Engage in Substantive Discussion Post.pdf and apply the guidelines to your weekly discussion posts.
7. After completing the readings and exploring the Department of Justice website, navigate to the threaded discussion and respond to the following:
a. Offer definitions for cybercrime and hacking. Should the two terms be treated as analogous, in that they are similar in function but have different origins? Or should they be treated as distinct and independent when identifying treatments for offenses? Support your answers with research and outside sources.
b. Based on your understanding of the facts associated with the two case studies, would they be considered acts of cybercrime, hacking, or both? Support your answers with research and outside sources.
8. Your initial post is due by the end of the fourth day of the workshop.
a. Review the APA Resources on the IWU Resources page for information on how to cite sources and format citations and references properly.
b. You also may review the OCLS Critical Evaluation Checklist for Internet Websites, where you can examine the criteria for credible Internet research websites.
c. Your post should be between 200 and 300 words long for both questions.

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