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Introduction to Electronic Commerce, 3e (Turban) Chapter 9 Electronic Commerce Security and Fraud Protection 9.1 True/False – 13Q 1) According to the CSI Computer Crime and Security Survey, firewalls were the most commonly used defense technologies in 2008. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Page Ref: 332 2) According to the CSI Computer Crime Security Survey, the most frequently occurring computer attacks were from viruses in 2008. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Page Ref: 333 3) The Internet and its network protocols were never intended for use by untrustworthy people or criminals. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Page Ref: 334 6) Keystroke logging captures and records user keystrokes. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Page Ref: 335 9) Cybercrimes are intentional crimes carried out on the Internet. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Page Ref: 339 11) An EC security strategy requires multiple layers of defense against risks from malware, fraudsters, customers, and employees. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Page Ref: 341 12) Detection measures are actions that will make criminals abandon their idea of attacking a specific system. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Page Ref: 341 15) Internet fraud has grown even faster than the Internet itself. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Page Ref: 348 17) Confidentiality, integrity, and awareness are the three components of the CIA security triad. Answer: FALSE Diff: 3 Page Ref: 353 19) Encryption algorithm is the mathematical formula used to encrypt plaintext into ciphertext, and vice versa. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Page Ref: 357 21) Strong EC security makes online shopping more convenient for customers. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Page Ref: 374 22) Shoppers can rely on fraud protection provided by credit card issuers to protect them from identity theft. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Page Ref: 374 23) Phishing is rampant because some people respond to it and make it profitable. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Page Ref: 374 9.2 Multiple Choice –