Reference no: EM131578265

Cybercrime is typically categorized as a crime against property and it involves the usage of a computer to obtain information or documents from another person with the intent of committing an illegal act.

Part 1

Define the following terms relating to computer crimes. You will have to conduct your own research for this part of the assignment. Each definition should be written in your own words witha reference to the URL (or other reference utilized) placed at the end of your definition.

Spyware
Adware
Hacking
Phishing
Spoofing
Pinging
Worms
Trojan horse

Part II

Watch the following videos relating to credit card and identity theft:
Video 1: Alarming Spike in Credit Card Skimmers Targeting Gas Stations

Put yourself in the position of a state legislature. You want to introduce a crime bill designed to reduce credit card and identity theft in order to protect the citizens of your state. Before drafting your crime bill you first need to research the current laws of your state. Using the following website (the section titled Laws Addressing Hacking, Unauthorized Access, Computer Trespass, Virus, Malware) identify the state you reside in, and summarize current laws that exist relating to computer and cybercrimes. Hint: you may want to use the Search or Find (Control - F) feature and look for "computer", "cyber", "virus", or "hacking" to begin your search after you click on the state you reside in.

A quality response to Parts I and II will be at least one and a half to two pages in length. Remember to write your responses in your own words and cite any references used. Submit Part I and Part II to your instructor as one Microsoft Word document. You do not need to use APA format other than citing any references you use