Case Study: Keylogger Scam


 Read the article, Police Foil $420 Million Keylogger Scam. Write a 3–4 page paper in which you:

  • Give an example of the measures, you believe, the government or society can implement to deter these types of crimes.
  • Using the categories presented in chapter two of the textbook, categorize the type of modern attack(s) or computer crime(s) that were committed in this case.
  • Identify the technologies that exist to deter or reduce the threat of these types of computer crimes, and determine the effectiveness of these technologies to deter this specific crime.
  • Summarize similar success stories by similar government agencies within the United States and include the criminals that were caught, the agencies, if any, that were involved, and the sanctions or charges the criminals faced.
  • Use the Strayer Library to find at least four academic resources. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites are not considered quality references.

This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:

  • Review a type of computer crime, deterrence measures and technologies, and how similar crimes were successfully handled.