Officer Ward

Officer Ward
Cyber Defender & Detention Center Security Officer

Officer Ward believes that most people who disrespect the privelages of Cyberspace are more ignorant than criminal, and that most cyber criminals can be rehabilitated into faithful cyber citizens through education about the dangers of delinquency in Cyberspace.

Working closely with Commander Omni and the Cyber Defense Academy, Officer Ward hopes to secure Cyberspace for everyone.

Favorite Quote:

It is not only for what we do that we are held responsible, but also for what we do not do
- John Baptiste Moliere

Favorite Food:

Cupcakes

Interests:

Coaching softball, fishing, catching cyber criminals

May 26, 2010

Cyber Criminals - Reomel Ramones and Onel de Guzman

Way back in the year 2000, when dinosaurs roamed the Earth and cavemen rode around on wooly mammoths, people around the world received emails with “ILOVEYOU” as the subject. The email also had an attachment with it that read “LOVE-LETTER-FOR-YOU.TXT”. Of course, people opened the email because they were curious who had sent it. Unfortunately for them, the email didn’t contain a letter from a secret admirer, but instead it held a nasty worm.

This worm, called “The Love Bug,” would then send a copy of itself to every email address in the victim’s address book. Once it had infected a system, the worm would make several nasty changes to the computer’s operating system. The cyber criminals, Reomel Ramones and Onel de Guzman, launched their cyber attack from their homes in the Philippines. Once they were caught, the Filipino government enacted “The E-Commerce Law” to make sure such terrible cyber crimes would never go unpunished.

In my opinion, this worm was particularly cruel. Not only were its victims’ computers infected, but they had their hopes crushed, too! I’m sure they would’ve rather had the love letter than the worm…

posted by Officer Ward
topic: Cyber Criminals

May 17,2010

Cyber Crimes: Wire Fraud

Hi there, Cadets. Enjoying this beautiful spring weather? I know I am. Bees are chirping, birds are buzzing. Wait, reverse that. Anyway, do you want to know something I don’t enjoy? WIRE FRAUD!

Before I dive into wire fraud, let me explain fraud at its most basic level. When one person lies to another in order to gain something, they have committed fraud against that person. Wire fraud is exactly the same, only the lie is told using electronic communication. Some examples of wire fraud include email scams and phony telemarketers that try to get personal information from their victims. Remember, Cadets, wire fraud is a very serious crime, punishable by time in prison and tough fines.

The best way to prevent wire fraud is to remain ever vigilant! In other words, be cautious with your personal information. The Internet is great, but it can also be dangerous!

posted by Officer Ward
topic: Cyber Crimes