| Reviewed: |
Nov 17, 2012 by Business Editorial Board |
| Overview: |
The Computer Fraud Challenge is based on the television show Hollywood Squares. Contestants agree or disagree with responses provided by game celebrities. The activity illustrates a variety of hacking and social engineering techniques that compromise confidential information, as well as malware that harms computers. By providing examples, some of which are derived from real world cases, this PowerPoint game ties theory to practice. |
| Learning Goals: |
The purpose of this activity is to raise students’ awareness of the pervasiveness of computer fraud and abuse. More specifically, the exercise will help students: 1) compare and contrast computer attack and abuse tactics, 2) explain how social engineering techniques are used to gain physical or logical access to computer resources, and 3) describe the different types of malware used to harm computers. |
| Target Student Population: |
Accounting students who are covering computer fraud – most likely as part of an auditing course. |
| Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills: |
Completion of introductory accounting courses and possibly an introductory computer science course. |
| Type of Material: |
Drill and Practice. |
| Recommended Uses: |
1. These PowerPoint games (2 versions) can be played in class by having students divide into two teams with the instructor serving as the moderator.
2. If students bring their laptops to class, the game can be played in drill and practice pairs.
3. In the online environment, the game can be played during an Eliminate Live session.
4. The game can also be played individually outside of class time as a form of drill and practice. |
| Technical Requirements: |
Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 or later version. |
