What is Cybercrime?
What is Cybercrime?
Cyber crime is the use of computers and networks to perform
illegal activities such as spreading computer viruses, online bullying,
performing unauthorized electronic fund transfers, etc. Most cybercrimes are
committed through the internet. Some cybercrimes can also be carried out using Mobile phones via SMS and online chatting
applications.
Type of Cybercrime
- The following list presents the common types
of cybercrimes:
- Computer
Fraud: Intentional deception for personal gain
via the use of computer systems.
- Privacy
violation: Exposing personal information such as
email addresses, phone number, account details, etc. on social media,
websites, etc.
- Identity
Theft: Stealing personal information from
somebody and impersonating that person.
- Sharing
copyrighted files/information: This involves distributing copyright protected files such as eBooks
and computer programs etc.
- Electronic
funds transfer: This involves
gaining an un-authorized access to bank computer networks and making
illegal fund transfers.
- Electronic
money laundering: This involves the
use of the computer to launder money.
- ATM
Fraud: This involves intercepting ATM card
details such as account number and PIN numbers. These details are then
used to withdraw funds from the intercepted accounts.
- Denial of
Service Attacks: This involves the
use of computers in multiple locations to attack servers with a view of
shutting them down.
- Spam: Sending unauthorized emails. These emails usually contain
advertisements.
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