The Chapter Discussed Seven Types of Computer Criminals and Eleven

question 25

Essay

The chapter discussed seven types of computer criminals and eleven examples of risks and threats to information systems. Consider the items below, each of which pairs a type of computer criminal with a risk; provide a specific example based on both items.
A. Organized crime, extortion
b. Terrorist, service interruption / delay
c. Insider, error
d. Cyber-criminal, information theft

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