Question

Your textbook describes several ways in which cybercriminals can illegally access, manipulate, or steal computer data. Three of these ways are listed below. Which is NOT one of the ways listed in your textbook.

(A) cyber criminals can alter computer records at financial business and educational institutions.
(B) cybercriminals alter dna records, thus hampering and sometimes destroying criminal investigations
(C) cybercriminals often illegally enter computer systems and introduce viruses or worms.
(D) cyber criminals illegally transfer millions of dollars to thier accounts.

Answer 1

Answer: Although no textbook, I believe the correct answer to be "cybercriminals alter dna records, thus hampering and sometimes destroying criminal investigations"

Explanation: Cybercriminals are individuals who are perpetrators of cybercrime which is a crime commited using computer networks.

Of all the options, the only option not involving a crime commited using computer networks is cybercriminals alter dna records, thus hampering and sometimes destroying criminal investigations.

Answer 2

The correct answer is letter B

Cybercrime is the name given to cyber crimes that involve any illegal activity or practice on the network. These practices can involve system intrusions, virus dissemination, theft of personal data, ideological falsehood, access to confidential information and many others. Cybercrime also includes conventional crimes carried out using electronic devices or which include the use of some digital action as an instrument for the practice of crime.