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With the advent of computers, cybercrime and Internet frauds are
increasing in frequency and in size. The trend is likely to continue.
Cybercrimes are described as activities in which a computer or
network of computers are an integral part of a crime.
For this assignment, research the Internet or Strayer databases and
identify an organization that was a victim of cybercrime.
Write a four to five (4-5) page paper in which you:
Based on your research, identify and assess the fraud that occurred in
the organization, as well as the impact that the fraud had on the
corporation’s investors and creditors.
Suggest how a financial forensic investigation could have detected
fraud in the organization that you researched. Consider the risk
factors, the elements of fraud, and the analysis of competing
hypotheses.
Asses the economic losses that occurred at the organization you
researched and recommend a plan of action for the company to restore
any economic losses.
Compare and contrast accidental fraudsters and predators. Give your
opinion on what type of fraudster(s) committed fraud at the
organization you researched. Provide support for your rationale.