CY-601 Cyber Crime Investigation & Digital Forensic - Jun 2025 Question Paper

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1. 7 Marks
   aDefine cybercrime. Discuss its nature and extent in India compared to other countries.
   How to answer

   • Definition of cybercrime
   • Nature and characteristics
   • Extent in India with trends
   • Comparison with other countries
2. 7 Marks
   bDifferentiate between conventional crimes and cybercrimes. Provide examples.
   How to answer

   • Definition of conventional crimes
   • Definition of cybercrimes
   • Key differences in table form
   • Examples of each
3. 7 Marks
   aExplain the concept of phishing and steganography. How do these pose threats to cybersecurity?
   How to answer

   • Definition of phishing and types
   • Definition of steganography and technique
   • Threats to confidentiality and integrity
   • Examples and countermeasures
4. 7 Marks
   bDescribe the modus operandi of credit card frauds. Suggest preventive measures.
   How to answer

   • Common modus operandi of credit card fraud
   • Skimming, phishing, card-not-present fraud
   • Preventive measures for users and banks
   • Legal and technical safeguards
5. 7 Marks
   aDiscuss the psychological traits and motivations of cybercriminals.
   How to answer

   • Psychological traits of cybercriminals
   • Motivations: financial, ideological, thrill
   • Typology of offenders
   • Implications for profiling
6. 7 Marks
   bAnalyze the sociological impact of cybercrimes on individuals and corporations.
   How to answer

   • Social impact on individuals
   • Impact on corporations and trust
   • Privacy, reputation and financial loss
   • Mitigation and awareness
7. 7 Marks
   aWhat is intrusion analysis? Discuss its importance in identifying cyber threats.
   How to answer

   • Definition of intrusion analysis
   • Steps and techniques involved
   • Importance in threat identification
   • Use in incident response
8. 7 Marks
   bExplain the concept of the fraud triangle and its role in fraud detection.
   How to answer

   • Three elements of fraud triangle
   • Pressure, opportunity, rationalization
   • Role in fraud detection
   • Application with example
9. 7 Marks
   aDiscuss the global trends in cybercrimes. How do they influence cybersecurity policies?
   How to answer

   • Current global trends in cybercrimes
   • Ransomware, phishing, state-sponsored attacks
   • Influence on national policies
   • International cooperation needs
10. 7 Marks
    bHighlight the role of social engineering in modern cybercrimes.
    How to answer

    • Definition of social engineering
    • Common techniques: pretexting, baiting
    • Role in modern attacks
    • Countermeasures and awareness
11. 7 Marks
    aExplain how cyberstalking and cyberbullying affect mental health. Suggest measures to combat them.
    How to answer

    • Definitions of cyberstalking and cyberbullying
    • Effects on mental health
    • Examples and vulnerable groups
    • Legal, technical and counselling measures
12. 7 Marks
    bDefine malwares. Discuss the differences between worms, viruses and logical bombs.
    How to answer

    • Definition of malware
    • Characteristics of worms vs viruses
    • Concept of logic bombs
    • Differences in propagation and trigger
13. 7 Marks
    aDiscuss the significance of profiling cybercriminals. How can this help in solving cybercrimes?
    How to answer

    • Concept of criminal profiling
    • Significance in cybercrime investigation
    • Profiling techniques and data
    • Help in solving cases with example
14. 7 Marks
    bExplain the economic impact of cybercrimes on governments and businesses.
    How to answer

    • Direct and indirect economic losses
    • Impact on governments
    • Impact on businesses
    • Cost statistics and mitigation
15. 7 Marks
    aWhat is the intrusion kill chain? Discuss its role in delaying and degrading adversary tactics.
    How to answer

    • Definition and phases of kill chain
    • Reconnaissance to actions on objectives
    • Role in delaying adversary
    • Role in degrading tactics
16. 7 Marks
    bHighlight the methods used for detecting future cyber threats and countering them effectively.
    How to answer

    • Threat intelligence and prediction
    • Detection methods: IDS, AI, analytics
    • Countering and incident response
    • Proactive defence strategies