Jack Conducted an Internet Search for Examples of Computer Crime

question 38

Essay

Jack conducted an Internet search for examples of computer crime that resulted in the items listed below. Which type of computer criminal is described in each? Be as specific as possible in your responses.
A. Boris and Natasha coordinated ten people who sent out e-mails asking the recipients to purchase fake lottery tickets.
B. Gil, an IT consultant for DMM Corporation, stole personal information about corporate executives and sold it to tabloid newspapers.
C. Marie, the chief information officer of RBC Corporation, planted a logic bomb in case she ever lost her job.
D. Timothy shut down traffic lights on a major street in his city in an effort to cause serious traffic accidents.
E. Zachary used a computer program he found on the Internet to "kill" characters in an online game.

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