Application: Identify Theft, Assessing Vulnerability, science homework help

Application: Identify Theft

The impacts of identity theft on
victims can be devastating, including emotional, behavioral, and financial
short- and long-term effects. Despite being victims of identity theft, some
argue that victims in some way contributed to the crimes committed against
them. This may be due to a lack of safety precautions with their personal
information or not utilizing security features on personal computers. Others
argue that regardless of their vulnerability to identity theft, these victims
are not responsible for their victimization.

For this assignment, think about the
effects of identity theft on victims. Consider whether the victim might be in
any way accountable for identify theft. Then complete the interactive
assessment “Vulnerability to Identity Theft.” Based on your results, think about your current level of vulnerability
to identity theft and how this might affect protective measures you are
currently taking or might take in the future.

The Assignment (2–3 pages)

• Explain two possible short-term effects and two possible long-term
  effects of identity theft on victims.
• Explain the degree to which all parties involved might be held
  accountable when identity theft occurs.
• Based on the interactive assessment, explain your current level of
  vulnerability to identity theft.
• Describe some of the protective measures you might be currently
  taking, or may implement in the future, to reduce your risk of becoming a
  victim of identity theft.

Two to three pages with at least three references….

It is important that you cover all the topics identified in the
assignment. Covering the topic does not mean mentioning the topic BUT
presenting an explanation from the readings for this class

To get maximum points you need to follow the requirements listed for
this assignments 1) look at the page limits 2) review and follow APA rules
3) create subheadings to identify the key sections you are presenting and
4) Free from typographical and sentence construction errors.

Readings

• Course Text: Taylor,
  R. W., Fritsch, E. J., & Liederbach, J. (2015). Digital crime and
  digital terrorism. (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
• Chapter 4,
  “Hackers”
• Chapter 12, “The
  Investigation of Computer-Related Crime”
• Article: Anderson, K.
  B., Durbin, E., & Salinger, M. A. (2008). Identity theft. Journal
  of Economic Perspectives, 22(2), 171–192.
• Article: Gilman, N.
  (2009). Hacking goes pro. Engineering & Technology, 4(3),
  26–29.
• Article: Haney, M.
  (2010). Triptech: Is it safe to surf? Condé Nast’s Traveler, 45(4),
  50.
• Article: Kanable, R.
  (2009). The face of identity theft. Law Enforcement Technology, 36(4),
  28–33.
• Article: Kirchheimer,
  S. (2011). “They stole my name!” The Saturday Evening Post,
  283(1), 32–35.
• Article: Pilcher, J.
  (2010). Growing use of Twitter raises customer security concerns. ABA
  Banking Journal, 102(1), 27–28.

  Media

  • Interactive Media: Technological
    Solutions and 21st-Century Crime
  • “Vulnerability to Identity Theft”
  • Article: Katel, P.
    (2005). Identity theft: Can Congress give Americans better protection? CQ
    Researcher, 15(22), 517–540.
  • Article: Study reveals
    consumers’ data worries. (2005). Information Management Journal, 39(5),
    16.