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What are some examples of cyber fraud?
What are some examples of cyber fraud?
Examples include online scams, phishing, and identity theft.
What is cyber theft and what does it involve?
What is cyber theft and what does it involve?
Cyber theft involves stealing digital information or digital assets, including unauthorized access to computer systems, stealing sensitive data, or intellectual property theft.
What is cyber vandalism and what are some examples of it?
What is cyber vandalism and what are some examples of it?
Cyber vandalism involves malicious acts that damage or disrupt digital systems, such as hacking, defacement of websites, or spreading malware.
What is cyber espionage and what is its primary purpose?
What is cyber espionage and what is its primary purpose?
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What activities are included in online harassment?
What activities are included in online harassment?
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Study Notes
Categories of Cybercrimes
- Cybercrimes are categorized based on the nature of the criminal activities involved.
- Key classifications include cyber fraud, theft, vandalism, espionage, online harassment, and denial of service attacks.
Cyber Fraud
- Entails deceptive practices for financial gain.
- Common examples include online scams, phishing schemes, and identity theft.
Cyber Theft
- Involves illicitly obtaining digital information or assets.
- Actions may include unauthorized access to computer systems and data theft, including intellectual property.
Cyber Vandalism
- Comprised of malicious activities that damage or disrupt digital systems.
- Examples include hacking, defacing websites, and disseminating malware.
Cyber Espionage
- Characterized by unauthorized access to systems to obtain sensitive information.
- Often motivated by political or economic factors.
Online Harassment
- Encompasses various activities including cyberbullying and online stalking.
- Harassment commonly occurs through social media platforms.
Denial of Service (DoS) and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Attacks
- Aimed at disrupting services by overwhelming targeted systems.
- DoS involves a single source, while DDoS utilizes multiple sources to carry out the attack.
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Test your knowledge of cybercrimes with this quiz on various categories of criminal activities, such as cyber fraud and cyber theft. Identify different types of cybercrimes and understand the nature of the criminal activities involved.
