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Chapter 11: Real World Case 3 Cyber Scams: Four Top Cyber Criminals – Who They Are and What They

Chapter 11: Real World Case 3 Cyber Scams: Four Top Cyber Criminals – Who They Are and What They . Jeremy Umeno & Matt Coons. Computer Crime Survey. Estimates annual losses to all types of computer crime Conducted jointly by the CSI & FBI annually

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Chapter 11: Real World Case 3 Cyber Scams: Four Top Cyber Criminals – Who They Are and What They

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  1. Chapter 11:Real World Case 3Cyber Scams: Four Top Cyber Criminals – Who They Are and What They Jeremy Umeno & Matt Coons

  2. Computer Crime Survey • Estimates annual losses to all types of computer crime • Conducted jointly by the CSI & FBI annually • In 2005 there were an estimated $67 billion in losses and 87% of the companies surveyed reported a security incident

  3. Major Cyber Criminals • Shtirlitz (Unknown) – Reshipping fraud • Smash (Unknown) – Spyware/Malware producer • BadCow (Leo Kuvayev) – Mass spam (mmm..) email • MyO (Roman Khoda) – Credit card information theft

  4. Question 1 List several reasons “cyber scams are today’s fastest growing criminal niche.” Explain why the reasons you give contribute to the growth of cyber scams. • Society with increasing internet accessibility • Society largely ignorant of safe web practices/etiquette

  5. Question 2 What are several security measures that could be implemented to combat the spread of cyber scams? Explain why your suggestions would be effective. • Inform the public of safer web practices (e.g. Tv ads, radio ads) • Malware/Virus removal/prevention software (e.g. Microsoft Security Essentials, Malwarebytes)

  6. Question 3 Which of the four top cyber criminals described in this case poses the biggest threat to businesses? To consumers? Explain the reasons for your choices, and describe how businesses and consumers can protect themselves from these cyber scammers. Inform the public of safer web practices and keep up-to-date malware and virus protection software.

  7. Update • Leo Kuvayev (Badcow) is currently facing multiple child molestation charges of up to 20 years per instance. • No information the other three black hats mentioned.

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