Cybercrimes Lesson 2

What is defined as a crime in which a computer is the object of the crime?

What law aims to address legal issues concerning online interactions in the Philippines?

What term describes the unauthorized use of someone else's literary or artistic work?

What is the primary focus of online computer addiction research?

Which of the following acts is specifically designed to protect individual personal information?

Which term refers to the act of using or closely imitating the language and thoughts of another author without permission?

What is a common form of cybercrime that involves excessive use of gaming?

Which of the following actions might be committed by a cybercriminal?

Cyber Overview

Cyber culture encompasses computers, information, technology, and virtual reality.
Cybercrime is defined as illegal activities where computers are either the target or the means, including hacking, phishing, spamming, and child pornography.

Cybercriminals

Individuals who exploit technology to obtain personal information or business trade secrets.
Engage in malicious online activities for personal gain or harm to others.

Relevant Legislation

Republic Act No. 10175 (Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012):
- Enacted on September 12, 2012, in the Philippines.
- Addresses legal concerns related to online interactions and internet activities.
Republic Act No. 10173 (Data Privacy Act of 2012):
- Focuses on the protection of individual personal information.

Common Forms of Cybercrimes

Plagiarism:
- Unauthorized use or imitation of another author's language and thoughts.
Copyright:
- Legal entitlement granted to creators to control reproduction and distribution of their original works.
- Copyright Infringement: Unauthorized use of a copyright holder's material, constituting piracy or theft.
Computer Addiction:
- Offline: Relates to excessive gaming behavior, not exclusively tied to internet use.
- Online (Internet Addiction): More frequently studied, linked to excessive internet use and its negative impacts.

Explore the defining characteristics of cybercrime, including its various forms such as hacking, phishing, and spamming. Understand how cybercriminals exploit technology for malicious purposes and access sensitive information. This lesson delves into the impact of technology on criminal activity in the digital age.