Module 3

Question 1

What is Republic Act No. 10175 commonly known as?

Answer 1

Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012

It is also referred to as the Cybercrime Law.

Question 2

What is the primary objective of RA 10175?

Answer 2

To tackle legal issues arising from online interactions and activities

This ensures that laws keep pace with technological advancements.

Question 3

What rights does RA 10175 aim to protect?

Answer 3

Individual rights against cyber threats such as identity theft and online harassment

This protection is essential for fostering a safe digital environment.

Question 4

How does RA 10175 contribute to national security?

Answer 4

By combating cybercrime that can destabilize the country’s infrastructure

This enhances resilience against cyber-attacks.

Question 5

Why is it important for RA 10175 to define cybercrimes clearly?

Answer 5

It aids law enforcement and legal processes in prosecuting offenders effectively

Clear definitions help establish what constitutes a cybercrime.

Question 6

What does the term ‘Access’ refer to in the context of cybercrime?

Answer 6

Instruction, communication with, storing, retrieving data from, or using resources of a computer system or network.

Question 7

What does ‘Alteration’ mean in terms of computer data?

Answer 7

Modification or change of existing computer data or programs.

Question 8

Define ‘Computer’.

Answer 8

An electronic, magnetic, optical, or other data processing device.

Question 9

What is ‘Computer Data’?

Answer 9

Any representation of facts, information, or concepts formatted for processing by a computer system.

Question 10

What does ‘Cyber’ encompass?

Answer 10

A wide array of technologies including computers, computer networks, electronic communication systems, and the internet.

Question 11

What is ‘Critical Infrastructure’?

Answer 11

Essential computer systems, networks, and databases vital to national security, economic stability, public health, and safety.

Question 12

What is considered ‘Illegal Access’?

Answer 12

Unauthorized access to computer systems or networks.

Question 13

What does ‘Illegal Interception’ involve?

Answer 13

Unauthorized capturing of data being transmitted over networks.

Question 14

What constitutes ‘Data Interference’?

Answer 14

Unauthorized alteration, deletion, or destruction of computer data.

Question 15

What is ‘Computer-Related Forgery’?

Answer 15

Alteration or manipulation of digital documents or data with the intent to deceive or defraud.

Question 16

What is the penalty range for cybercrimes?

Answer 16

Fines can range from ₱50,000 to ₱5,000,000.

Question 17

What role does the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) play?

Answer 17

Ensures that cybercrime-related strategies align with national laws and international standards.

Question 18

True or False: The introduction of online libel provisions has raised concerns about freedom of speech.

Answer 18

True.

Question 19

What are some serious cyber offenses outlined in RA 10175?

Answer 19

Cybersex, child pornography, unsolicited commercial communications, online libel.

Question 20

What are the implications of crimes against critical infrastructure?

Answer 20

They attract higher penalties, often one degree higher than standard offenses.

Question 21

Fill in the blank: The NBI is tasked with investigating _______.

Answer 21

cybercrimes.

Question 22

What is the significance of continuous policy updates for RA 10175?

Answer 22

To ensure the law remains relevant and effective against emerging cyber threats.

Question 24

What is the purpose of the SIM Registration Act or RA No. 11934?

Answer 24

To put an end to the perpetration of crimes through the use of unregulated SIM cards

Signed into law by President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. on Oct. 10.

Question 25

What is the CIA Triad?

Answer 25

* CONFIDENTIALITY * INTEGRITY * AVAILABILITY ## Footnote These are key principles in cybersecurity aimed at protecting information.

Question 26

Define computer-related crime.

Answer 26

Crimes involving computers, specifically computer forgery and computer fraud ## Footnote Historically, the term covered all categories of crimes involving computers.

Question 27

What are content-related offenses in cybercrime?

Answer 27

Cybercrimes involving illegal content ## Footnote This includes activities that are considered illicit by certain parties.

Question 28

What is the definition of cybercrime according to Eoghan Casey?

Answer 28

Any crime that involves a computer and a network, where a computer may or may not have played an instrumental part in the commission of the crime.

Question 29

What are copyright-related offenses?

Answer 29

Acts of unauthorized removal or alteration of electronic information related to copyright ## Footnote Some jurisdictions specially define these as criminal offenses.

Question 30

List categories of cybercrime.

Answer 30

* Spam * Extortion * Fraud and Phishing * Service Disruption * Info Theft * Laundering * Pornography

Question 31

What is fraud?

Answer 31

Trickery used to gain a dishonest advantage, often financial, over another person.

Question 32

What is keylogging?

Answer 32

The act of creating records of everything typed on a computer or mobile keyboard.

Question 33

Define social engineering.

Answer 33

A manipulation technique that exploits human error to gain private information, access, or valuables.

Question 34

What is a non-fungible token (NFT)?

Answer 34

A unique digital identifier recorded in a blockchain, used to certify authenticity and ownership.

Question 35

What is cryptocurrency?

Answer 35

Digital money that exists only in the network, not backed by government or banks, aiming for decentralization, security, and anonymity.

Question 36

Describe a DDoS attack.

Answer 36

A malicious attempt to disrupt normal traffic of a targeted server by overwhelming it with a flood of Internet traffic.

Question 37

What is a brute force attack?

Answer 37

An attack that uses trial-and-error to guess login info, encryption keys, or find hidden web pages.

Question 38

What are bots in the context of cybercrime?

Answer 38

Malware or internet bots programmed/hacked to break into user accounts, send spam, or perform other harmful acts.

Question 39

What is phishing?

Answer 39

A type of social engineering attack used to steal user data by masquerading as a trusted entity.

Question 40

Define money laundering.

Answer 40

The process by which criminal proceeds are sanitized to disguise their illicit origins.

Question 41

What is identity theft?

Answer 41

Stealing personal information to create accounts, make purchases, or commit fraud.

Question 42

What constitutes the dark net?

Answer 42

A small fraction of the deep web made up of hidden websites and services, often associated with illicit activity.

Question 43

What is the deep web?

Answer 43

Parts of the internet not fully accessible using standard search engines.