One of the Major Crimes Identified by the Computer Fraud

question 67

Multiple Choice

One of the major crimes identified by the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986 is the intent to illegally obtain information or tangible property through the use of computers.Which of the following methods might accomplish this type of crime if the perpetrator can change data before, during, or after they are entered into a computer system?

• A)Salami technique
• B)Data diddling
• C)Shoulder surfing
• D)Trojan horse program

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