Welcome to the Crime Lab! Here you will find information about cyber crimes and what happens to people who commit them.
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.
It is not only for what we do that we are held responsible, but also for what we do not do
- John Baptiste Moliere
Cupcakes
Interests:Coaching softball, fishing, catching cyber criminals
April 29 2008
The Wait
I think the hardest part of any battle is the waiting. Once everything is prepared, you have nothing left to do but wait. Every day you expect the attack. Every day you are disappointed. It wears on a man and makes him careless.
Dr. Keen and I have chosen to spend our time testing and strengthening our defenses. Judging from the previous attacks, it will be the quickest indication that Ex-Commander Nils is about to launch an assault on the school. I can't imagine spending the time in finer company.
posted by Officer Ward
topic: Miscellaneous
April 21 2008
Cyber Crimes: Hacking
Hacking is when someone breaks into another person's computer or network to view and possibly change information that they shouldn't have access to. These people, called hackers or crackers, will look for software vulnerabilities to exploit or use their computer skills to gain unauthorized access to a computer system. Hackers can also write scripts that other people called "script kiddies" will use to break into computers.
Many hackers break into computers to commit identity theft or to steal money, but other hackers will knowingly break the law just because they want to make an artistic or political statement.
posted by Officer Ward
topic: Cyber Crimes
April 16 2008
Testing the Defenses
Dr. Keen just finished installing the last of our new defenses. That woman is a wonder. She's closed every back door, blocked all unauthorized access to our systems. And yet none of the students even noticed the difference.
Today we ran a full systems check on our firewall. Both Commander Omni and I tried to hack our way inside. We couldn't do it. The defenses are solid. If you see Dr. Keen, make sure to thank her for everything she's done.
posted by Officer Ward
topic: Cyberspace Updates
April 11 2008
Reduced Sentence
Commander Omni agreed to reduce the sentences of both Jax and Sparky! Those two have provided invaluable help in finding Alan. They've been giving us further information on Ex-Commander Nils and his plans for the Cyber Defenders.
I think they've learned their lesson about committing crimes on the Internet. And I'm glad Commander Omni feels this way too. They have my full support if they ever want to become Cyber Defenders.
posted by Officer Ward
topic: Cyberspace Updates
April 8 2008
With Alan's Help...
Alan has been a great help since returning from Nils'. He's been working selflessly for days to bring us all up to speed on what he learned while he was imprisoned. I've been able to set up several new security measures based on what Alan has told me of Nils' tactics against a secured system.
For the first time this year, we have the chance of defending our systems against a Cyber Villain attack.
posted by Officer Ward
topic: Cyberspace Updates
April 7 2008
Cyber Criminal Profile: Jax, Cyber Bully
Knowledge is the best weapon against cyber crime. It's important to know as much as you can about cyber criminals so you can learn how to defeat them.
Alias: Jax
Real Name: Jenny
Location: Detention Center
Primary attack: Sending mean and hurtful messages to other
Weakness: Reporting to Authorities, the cold shoulder
Jax is a cyber bully who attacked people through instant messaging, chat rooms, and emails because she thought it was funny. She started out bullying just her friends, sending them nasty emails and instant messages telling them how stupid they were and trying to make them angry. Her friends got tired of it and blocked her, so she started sending the messages to complete strangers.
She did not realize that there are ways to monitor the Internet and that sooner or later someone was going to get sick of her bullying and report her. She's in the Detention Center because of her mischievous behavior.