CISSP-ISSMP Question #172: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

Question

Which of the following types of cyber stalking damage the reputation of their victim and turn other people against them by setting up their own Websites, blogs or user pages for this purpose?

Options

• AEncouraging others to harass the victim
• BFalse accusations
• CAttempts to gather information about the victim
• DFalse victimization

Explanation

In false accusations, many cyberstalkers try to damage the reputation of their victim and turn other people against them. They post false information about them on Websites. They may set up their own Websites, blogs or user pages for this purpose. They post allegations about the victim to newsgroups, chat rooms or other sites that allow public contributions. Answer option D is incorrect. In false victimization, the cyber stalker claims that the victim is harassing him/her. Answer option A is incorrect. In this type of cyber stalking, many cyber stalkers try to involve third parties in the harassment. They claim that the victim has harmed the stalker in some way, or may post the victim's name and telephone number in order to encourage others to join the pursuit. Answer option C is incorrect. In attempt to gather information, cyber stalkers may approach their victim's friends, family and work colleagues to obtain personal information. They may advertise for information on the Internet. They often will monitor the victim's online activities and attempt to trace their IP address in an effort to gather more information about their victims.

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