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What is the definition of cybercrime?
What is the definition of cybercrime?
Any unlawful act where computer or communication device or computer network is used to commit or facilitate the commission of crime.
List three examples of cybercrime mentioned in the text.
List three examples of cybercrime mentioned in the text.
Hacking, identity theft, fraud
Who can be targeted by cybercrime?
Who can be targeted by cybercrime?
Individuals, businesses, governments, and other organizations
What is a major reason for cybercrime involving financial gain?
What is a major reason for cybercrime involving financial gain?
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Why do some cyber criminals engage in espionage?
Why do some cyber criminals engage in espionage?
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Give an example of a political or ideological motive for cybercrime.
Give an example of a political or ideological motive for cybercrime.
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Who is particularly vulnerable to cybercrime according to the text?
Who is particularly vulnerable to cybercrime according to the text?
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What is one of the risks associated with cybercrime on social media platforms?
What is one of the risks associated with cybercrime on social media platforms?
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How can lack of awareness contribute to falling victim to cybercrime?
How can lack of awareness contribute to falling victim to cybercrime?
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What term is used to describe cybercriminals taking advantage of situations for their benefit?
What term is used to describe cybercriminals taking advantage of situations for their benefit?
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Study Notes
Personal Motives for Cybercrime
- Some cybercriminals engage in cybercrime to harass, defame, or harm individuals or organizations.
Opportunistic Cybercrime
- Cybercriminals may engage in cybercrime simply because they can, taking advantage of security vulnerabilities in technology or people to steal information or resources.
Lack of Awareness and Cybercrime
- Many cybercrimes are committed by individuals who are unaware of the consequences of their actions and the legality of their activities.
Types of Cybercrime
Social Media Platforms and Financial Frauds
- Cyberbullying: a form of harassment or bullying inflicted through electronic or communication devices.
- Cyberbullying can impact mental health, academic performance, and social isolation.
Cyber Stalking
- Use of electronic communication to follow a person or attempt to contact a person repeatedly despite clear indication of disinterest.
Cyber Grooming
- Building an online relationship with a young person and tricking or pressuring them into doing sexual acts.
Sexting
- Sending sexually explicit digital images, videos, text messages, or emails, usually by cell phone.
SIM Swap Scam
- Fraudsters obtain a new SIM card issued against a registered mobile number fraudulently through the mobile service provider.
Spamming
- Unsolicited commercial messages sent via email, SMS, MMS, and other similar electronic messaging media.
Financial Frauds
- Credit/Debit Card Fraud: unauthorized use of another's credit or debit card information for purchases or withdrawing funds.
Identity Theft
- Impersonation and identity theft: fraudulently using someone else's electronic signature, password, or unique identification feature.
Organisation/Business/Nation Targeting Cybercrimes
Ransomware
- A type of computer malware that encrypts files, storage media, and holds data/information hostage.
Pharming
- Cyber-attack aiming to redirect a website's traffic to another, bogus website.
Cyber-Squatting
- Registering, trafficking in, or using a domain name with the intent to profit from someone else's trademark.
Website Defacement
- Attack intended to change a website's visual appearance, making it dysfunctional, and posting indecent, hostile, or obscene images, messages, videos, etc.
Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Attack
- An attempt to make an online service unavailable by overwhelming it with traffic from multiple sources.
Data Breaches
- Unauthorized access to and theft of sensitive information such as personal and financial data.
Introduction to Cybercrime
- Cybercrime: any unlawful act where a computer or communication device or computer network is used to commit or facilitate the commission of crime.
- Examples include hacking, identity theft, fraud, and cyberstalking.
Reasons for Cybercrime
Financial Gain
- Stealing financial information, such as credit card numbers and bank accounts, or demanding ransom in exchange for stolen data or resources.
Espionage
- Stealing confidential or proprietary information for competitive advantage or to damage an organization's reputation.
Political or Ideological Motives
- Targeting organizations or individuals for political or ideological reasons, such as to promote a particular cause or advance a particular agenda.
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Test your knowledge on common cyber security threats such as spamming, credit/debit card fraud, impersonation, and identity theft. Learn about the risks and preventative measures to protect yourself online.
