FBI FBI Cybercrime and Digital Forensics

Question 1

What FBI division is primarily responsible for investigating cyber intrusions and cybercrime?

Accepted Answer

Cyber Division

Answer

The FBI's Cyber Division leads the Bureau's investigations into computer intrusions, ransomware, online fraud, and other cyber threats to U.S. systems and critical infrastructure.

Question 2

What is the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) and why is it relevant to FBI cyber investigations?

Accepted Answer

The primary federal statute criminalizing unauthorized access to computers and computer-facilitated fraud

Answer

The CFAA (18 U.S.C. § 1030) is the primary federal law the FBI uses to prosecute unauthorized access to computer systems, data theft, and computer-facilitated crimes.

Question 3

What type of cyber threat involves criminals encrypting a victim's data and demanding payment for the decryption key?

Accepted Answer

Ransomware attack

Answer

Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts victim files and demands a ransom — typically in cryptocurrency — in exchange for the decryption key to restore access.

Question 4

What is 'digital forensics' in the context of FBI investigations?

Accepted Answer

The collection, preservation, analysis, and presentation of digital evidence in a legally sound manner

Answer

Digital forensics involves the scientific examination of digital devices and data — following strict protocols to preserve evidence integrity — to support criminal or civil investigations.

Question 5

What is a 'preservation letter' in FBI cyber investigations?

Accepted Answer

A formal request to an internet service provider to preserve electronic records pending a legal process

Answer

Under 18 U.S.C. § 2703(f), the FBI can request that internet service providers preserve stored electronic records for 90 days (renewable) while formal legal process is obtained.

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