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Understanding Cyber Crimes and Security

This document discusses cyber crimes and security. It defines cyber crime as illegal behavior using electronic means to target computer systems and data. It outlines different types of cyber attacks including those by military, businesses, terrorists, and individuals. The document also categorizes types of offenders and discusses various breaches involving physical security, personnel security, communications security, and operations security. It provides examples of specific cyber crimes and steps that can be taken to prevent and investigate cyber crimes.

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Understanding Cyber Crimes and Security

This document discusses cyber crimes and security. It defines cyber crime as illegal behavior using electronic means to target computer systems and data. It outlines different types of cyber attacks including those by military, businesses, terrorists, and individuals. The document also categorizes types of offenders and discusses various breaches involving physical security, personnel security, communications security, and operations security. It provides examples of specific cyber crimes and steps that can be taken to prevent and investigate cyber crimes.

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Cyber Crimes

Chunlian QU

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Whats Cyber Crimes?

Cyber crime, also called computer crime, is any illegal behavior directed by means of electronic operations that targets the security of computer systems and the data processed .

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Types of Attacks

Military and Intelligence Attacks Business Attacks Financial Attacks Terrorist Attacks Grudge Attacks Fun Attacks

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Types of Offenders

Cracker: motivation is to access a system or data Criminals: motivation is financial gain. Vandals: motivation is to damage the system or data files.

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Types of Security

Physical security Personnel security Communications security Operations security

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Types of Cyber Crimes


- Breaches of physical security

Dumpster diving (trashing) Wiretapping Eavesdropping on Emanations Denial or Degradation of Service


Prevention method: - Locks and keys. - Natural disasters - Environmental threats
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Types of Cyber Crimes


- Breaches of Personnel security

Masquerading Social engineering Harassment Software piracy


Prevention method: - Background checks and careful monitoring on the job
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Types of Cyber Crimes


- Breaches of communications and data security
(Data attacks)

Unauthorized Copying of Data Traffic analysis Covert channels

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Types of Cyber Crimes


- Breaches of communications and data security
(Software attacks)

Trap doors (back doors) Session hijacking Tunneling Timing Attacks Trojan horses Viruses and Worms

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Types of Cyber Crimes


- Breaches of communications and data security
(Software attacks)

Salamis Logic bombs Prevention methods: - Access control - Cryptographic methods - Physical protection and shielding of network cabling - Firewall technology
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Types of Cyber Crimes


- Breaches of operations security

Data diddling (false data entry) IP spoofing Password Sniffing Scanning Excess Privileges
Prevention: The only way it can be effective is if it is integrated into an organizations physical, personnel, and communications security programs.
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Steps taken after the breach

The first step is to assess the situation. - What is the severity level of the intrusion? - Who will be involved in the investigation? - Who is responsible for determining future actions?
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Steps taken after the breach

The second step is to repair damage and prevent recurrence. Under a serious breach, asking - Government agencies. - Private companies.

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Report Cyber Crimes

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Cyber crimes the NCCS (The FBIs National Computer Crimes Squad) investigates include: - Intrusions of the Public Switched Network (the telephone company). - Major computer network intrusions. - Network integrity violations. - Privacy violations - Industrial espionage. - Pirated computer software. - Other crimes where the computer is a major factor in committing the criminal 14 offense.

Methods of investigations

The important first step is determining if a criminal still has control of any relevant computer. As a general rule, an investigator should not let the attacker know that they are being disconnected or tracked due to unauthorized access.

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Suggestions because of laws

Firms should secure their networked information. Government should assure that their laws apply to cyber crimes. Firms, governments, and civil society should work cooperatively to strengthen legal frameworks for cyber security.

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