Overview
In this assignment, you will explore cybercrime. You will examine the Target data breach and evaluate its impact on both the individuals and the business.
Prompt
In this module, you have explored the impact of cybercrime. You will now evaluate a real world data breach to analyze its effects on individuals and a business. In 2013, Target was involved in a major data breach. Review the article Target to pay $18.5M for 2013 data breach that affected 41 million consumers for more information. This application of knowledge will help you prepare for Project Three in Module Seven, where you will prepare to present at a victim offender impact panel on cybercrime.
- First, explain the cybercrime that took place.
- Next, explain how this crime affected individuals.
- Explain how this crime affected the business.
- Then, indicate whether this example of cybercrime would modify your behavior as a consumer. If so, how? If not, explain your answer.
- Last, indicate whether you or anyone you know has been affected by cybercrime.
- Describe the type of crime you experienced.
- What type of cybercrime was it?
Specifically, the following rubric criteria must be addressed:
- Explain the cybercrime that took place.
- Explain how this crime affected individuals.
- Explain how this crime affected the business.
- Indicate whether this example of cybercrime would modify your behavior as a consumer.
- Indicate whether you or anyone you know has been affected by cybercrime.
What to Submit
This assignment should be 300–400 words in length. Any references should be cited in APA style. For more information on APA style, review the Shapiro Library APA Style Guide.