Explain what the "dark figure" of computer crime means and provide examples.

What will be an ideal response?


The "dark figure" of computer crime is all of the unreported cases of computer crime. Computer crimes go unreported because of public humiliation, liability issues, security inadequacies, and many companies do not report losses, especially large ones.

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Instances of police discretion usually come to the public?s attention when

A) a large amount of money is saved. B) a potentially deadly situation is well handled. C) something goes wrong, e.g., abuse or corruption. D) there aren?t many convictions.

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All violent behavior is aggressive behavior

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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In which case did the U.S. Supreme Court establish the "deliberate indifference" standard?

A. Greenholtz v. Inmates of the Nebraska Penal and Correctional Complex (1979) B. Sandin v. Conner (1995) C. Smith v. Doe (2003) D. Estelle v. Gamble (1976)

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Ensuring that the defendant receives a fair trial would satisfy which goal of criminal justice?

A) Arbitration B) Civility C) Doing justice D) Controlling crime E) Preventing crime

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