Read the following article or other related articles regarding the NetWare case and then answer the questions below:
Source:
Byron Acohido, “Meet A-Z: The computer hacker behind a cybercrime wave,” USA TODAY, August 5, 2008.
Short Answer Questions
- From what country is A-Z believed to live?
- From what country(ies) is(are) his accomplices?
- From what country(ies) is(are) A-Z’s victims?
- What is the name of the software program that tracks a PC user’s keystroke activity and alerts the cyber-gang each time the PC user logs into their bank account?
- How much money did the A-Z scheme net in total?
- Where was the computer server holding key instructions discovered?
Discussion Questions
- Why is a threat such as the one allegedly perpetrated by A-Z so difficult to investigate and prosecute?
- What are the means by which cybercriminals meet and agree to participate in such an activity?
- Can society expect more or fewer crimes similar to that allegedly perpetrated by A-Z? Why?