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Identity Theft: A Problem Of Complex Systems Or Moral Panic?, Matthew Timothy Tracy Jan 2012

Identity Theft: A Problem Of Complex Systems Or Moral Panic?, Matthew Timothy Tracy

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this project showed that identity theft can take on many forms including the theft of bank account numbers, photo ID's, drivers licenses, social security numbers, or credit card numbers. This problem deserves more attention and research than it is currently receiving. Some people view identity theft as an unstoppable crime.


A Global Positioning System On The Lunar Sphere Utilizing Cubesats, Armani Giann Batista Jan 2012

A Global Positioning System On The Lunar Sphere Utilizing Cubesats, Armani Giann Batista

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this thesis was to research the viability and feasibility of a new Lunar GPS that would utilize the CubeSat platform, newly emerging technology, and the consideration of satellites without the large, currently employed, chemically atomic clocks.


The Threat Of Cyberterrorism: Contemporary Consequences And Prescriptions, Galen Asher Thomas Stocking Jan 2004

The Threat Of Cyberterrorism: Contemporary Consequences And Prescriptions, Galen Asher Thomas Stocking

Theses Digitization Project

This study researches the varying threats that emanate from terrorists who carry their activity into the online arena. It examines several elements of this threat, including virtual to virtual attacks and threats to critical infrastructure that can be traced to online sources. It then reports on the methods that terrorists employ in using information technology such as the internet for propaganda and other communication purposes. It discusses how the United States government has responded to these problems, and concludes with recommendations for best practices.