7.4. Common Offenses Under Cyber Laws

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is unauthorized access?

   Hint

   Think about breaking into a physical space.

2. 2.

   Define identity theft.

   Hint

   What do you think criminals want when they steal identities?

3. 3.

   What constitutes unauthorized access?

   • Accessing data with permission
   • Accessing without permission
   • Accessing public data

   Hint

   Think of it like trespassing.

4. 4.

   True or False: Phishing involves stealing someone's personal information.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   What’s the goal of phishing?

5. 5.

   Discuss the long-term impacts of identity theft on victims both personally and financially.

   Hint

   What types of challenges do identity theft victims face beyond immediate losses?

6. 6.

   Analyze how digital piracy affects not just creators, but also consumers and technology.

   Hint

   Consider how technology evolves based on demand for original content.