Describe how computer technologies have impacted the crime of corporate espionage.
Consider the following as you answer the question:
- How does the internet play a role in online corporate espionage?
- then should corporate "Giants" stop using the internet?
- Why would this subject be important to "regular" citizens?
- The "pros and cons" of computer technologies as they relate to corporate espionage.
Students are expected to critically analyze, evaluate, and report on a cybercrime or cybersecurity topic listed in the Tentative Schedule. The report will be broken down into three different parts referred to as mini papers (60 points each) 180 total points. The report must be double-spaced, with 1.0-inch margins, using Times New Roman 12-point type and at least two pages long ( a minimum of 1000 words) and it will be checked by Turnitin, a plagiarism detection system. Of the total works cited ( that is at least two references) one should be from academic journals or books published by an academic press. Sources cited, and the references should be in APA format and the references identified at the end of each mini-paper. The instructor assigned the topic for the mini-paper according to the dates specified in the Syllabus Tentative Schedule.
This chapter has defined and described how the growth of computer technologies has affected five major criminal offenses: embezzlement, money laundering, corporate espionage, identity theft, and fraud schemes. The traditional crimes of embezzlement and money laundering have clearly become more prevalent, and modern technologies have increased opportunities to commit both crimes. In terms of embezzlement, the computer has allowed individuals increased access to funds manipulation and has eliminated problems related to the material bulk of moving large quantities of cash. Money laundering is now easier because of two primary reasons: (1) Electronic funds are easier to conceal while maintaining anonymity and (2) the advent of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin has made detection of such crimes much more difficult.
In addition, computer technologies have created a wide array of new avenues for the pilfering of corporate secrets, including trade technologies, research and development strategies, and customer lists. Computerized corporate data are easier to access, and the prevalent utilization of email in business environments has given corporate thieves expanded opportunities. So, too, the end of the Cold War has created a cadre of former spies who can provide foreign firms the skills and expertise necessary for stealing domestic trade secrets.