MEDIA AND SCIENCE:
Part 1: Research
Consider researching the following topics:
cybercrimes
cyberwarfare
hacker
stuxnet
malware
cybersecurity
Gather Data
Visit the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center website: Annual Reports
Record the following data for the years: 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014
total number of complaints reported for the state of Texas
total monetary loss for the state of Texas
NOTE: From year 2006 to 2010, you can click on TX to get the data. For 2012 and 2014, the entire document will load and you can search the document for Texas to find the data.
Visit the following websites and research a cybercrime, that has occurred within the past year. Include the name of the cybercrime, date, location, responsible party and punishment.
US Department of Justice website:
https://www.justice.gov/criminal-ccips/ccips-press-releases-2017
Research and identify a minimum of two types of cybersecurity. Record details about the product including information about the user, benefits and cost.
Part 2: Analyze and Communicate Data
Using the data found on the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center website:
create a table and visual display (line graph, bar graph, pie chart, etc.)
discuss the possible relationship that exists between the following:
time and number of complaints
time and monetary loss
number of complaints and monetary loss
In complete sentences describe the cybercrime you researched on the US Department of Justice website. Include the following information: cybercrime, date, location, responsible party and punishment.
In complete sentences critique the two types of cybersecurity you researched. Include the following information: advantages and disadvantages.
Part 3: Reflection
In two or more complete sentences report a minimum of two additional questions that you had regarding cybercrimes while performing this research. Formulate a hypothesis for each question and describe a procedure for investigation. You do not have to do the research; just describe how you would conduct the research.
In two or more complete sentences summarize what you have learned about cybercrimes and make a judgement as to their impact on individuals and society.
