Fraud and Cybercrime (3026ccj)

The Crime Survey for England and Wales first began collecting data on the amount of crime in England and Wales in the 1980s. When was the first year that data was collected/reported on cybercrime? 

Group of answer choices

2017

2010

2000

2007

errorist attacks and state-sponsored attacks might increasingly target cyber-infrastructure in the future. In your response below you should identity and explain three (3) 'high-risk' forms of cyber-infrastructure that should be prioritised for protection in an Australian context. Justify your risk assessment based on content discussed in this course. 

There has been a gradual increase in illicit drug suppliers operating on the dark web and on social media platforms. Use the response box to firstly describe the digital investigation methods that might be used to investigate these cybercrime actors. Then, discuss the inherent challenges of cybercrime investigations, and why public/private partnerships might be beneficial in this scenario. 

Safe Night Precincts in Queensland are required to use ID scanning technologies and this has subsequently raised legitimate concerns about potential data breaches from these systems. In this response, imagine you've been hired as a cybercrime consultant for the Queensland Government. The stakeholders are hoping for insights on (1) who might be interested in exploiting this technology for data breaches, (2) who might be victimised and why, and (3) what preventative measures can be put in place. Draw upon a relevant theoretical framework discussed throughout the course to explain these points in the context of ID scanning technologies.

fraud and cybercrime in relation to routines activity approach

Write a 300-word introduction paragraph using the information below.

You will serve as a consultant for the Senate Cybercrime Committee. This committee is a newly formed specialised branch in the Australian government that is dedicated to identifying, understanding, and responding to emerging cybercrime trends. Your report will assist the Senate Cybercrime Committee in comprehending: the existing Australian laws/regulations for this cybercrime, the scope and prevalence of the problem, and the characteristics of victims/offenders. Importantly, you will also make clear recommendations that propose actionable prevention strategies to the committee.

Case Study:

Silenc.io is a rapidly growing social media platform that was developed in Australia and launched in 2021. The social media platform sought to curb the trend associated with other social media platforms (e.g. Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat) by designing a new platform that emphasises user privacy and freedom of expression. The app quickly attracted a wide range of users and grew to over 5 million registered accounts in just two years. Silenc.io’s commitment to user privacy has inadvertently created a haven for those seeking to use the new social media platform for nefarious activities. In July 2023, a joint investigation by Australian and international law enforcement agencies identified that Silenc.io was being used as a platform to distribute child exploitation material among illicit networks, and further, that children were often being groomed within the private groups of Silenc.io. While Silenc.io are not the only social media platform to have been implicated in this investigation, the lack of strong content moderation and user verification protocols means that Silenc.io have struggled to manage the influx of illegal activities on their platform. For example, the current moderation systems of Silenc.io rely exclusively on user-driven reports of content that breaches the Terms and Service of the platform, but this makes the detection of content in private groups difficult. Silenc.io’s case has brought on wider conversations about how social media platforms have become virtual havens for illicit networks, including for those seeking to distribute child exploitation material. The case has sparked interest from the Senate Cybercrime Committee who are concerned about child safety in online spaces.