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E-Crime
Outcomes
This activity addresses aspects of the following syllabus outcomes:
A student:
H3.1 evaluates and discusses the effect of information systems on the individual, society and the environment.
H5.2 assesses the ethical implications of selecting and using specific resources and tools, recommends and justifies the choices.
Extract from the Stage 6 Information Processes and Technology Syllabus, Board of Studies, NSW, 2007.
Introduction
This unit explores the use of communication systems as instruments or targets of crime and the effects of e-crime (electronic crime) on the individual, society and the environment.
Recent research indicates that since the late nineteen nineties e-crime has risen dramatically in many countries including Australia . The true cost to society of this phenomenon is difficult to quantify as many offences go unreported but there is little doubt e-crime has many victims who suffer a variety of consequences.
The activities below require you to carry out research in order to develop your understanding of e-crime and evaluate the ongoing impact of information systems on society.
To get started, you may wish to examine the following sites:
Activities
- Define e-crime and list three other terms by which it is also known.
- List and briefly describe three examples of e-crime.
- Explain the reasons why many corporations are reluctant to reveal their exposure to e-crime.
- Discuss whether or not you consider armed robbery to be an e-crime if the offender planned the crime using his/her computer.
- Describe two methods that can be used to help prevent e-crime.
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