Introduction to Cybercrime

Cybercrime = Criminal activities carried out via the internet Identity Theft = Stealing someone’s personal information for fraudulent purposes Phishing = Fraudulent attempts to obtain sensitive information via email Denial of Service Attack = Disrupting a service by overwhelming it with traffic

Hacking = Unauthorized access to computer systems Malware = Software designed to disrupt or damage a computer system Ransomware = Malware that encrypts files and demands payment for access Cyberstalking = Using the internet to harass or intimidate an individual

Computer Fraud and Abuse Act = Laws against unauthorized access to computers Digital Millennium Copyright Act = Protection of copyrighted digital content Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act = Encouragement of sharing cybersecurity threat information General Data Protection Regulation = Regulation on data protection and privacy in the EU

<p>Financial Loss = Decreased trust in online transactions Reputational Damage = Long-term harm to an organization’s credibility Psychological Impact = Emotional distress experienced by victims Legal Consequences = Potential criminal charges and penalties for offenders</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Data Breach = Unauthorized acquisition of user information from a company Spam = Mass unsolicited emails often containing advertisements Botnet = Network of infected computers controlled by a hacker Spoofing = Disguising communication from an unknown source as being from a known source</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Corporate Espionage = Targeting businesses to steal sensitive information Cyberbullying = Targeting individuals, particularly minors, for harassment State-sponsored Hacking = Targeting government institutions for political advantage Intellectual Property Theft = Targeting creators and inventors to steal innovative ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cybercrime involving specialized knowledge = Any illegal act where special knowledge of computer technology is essential for its perpetration Cybercrime with enhanced scope = Any traditional crime that has acquired a new dimension or order of magnitude through the aid of computers Financial dishonesty in cyberspace = Any financial dishonesty that takes place in a computer environment Threats to computer integrity = Any threats to the computer itself, such as theft of hardware or software</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Financial Gain = Criminal activity aimed at increasing personal wealth Political Activism = Cybercrime as a form of protest or social change Ideological Beliefs = Motivated by a specific ideology or belief system Revenge = Conducting cybercrime against individuals for personal reasons</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cybercrime = Criminal activities that involve a computer and a network Cyberfraud = Deceptive schemes conducted through cyberspace Phishing = Fraudulent attempts to obtain sensitive information Hacking = Unauthorized access to private computer systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Data Breach = Unauthorized access to confidential information Phishing = Fraudulent attempts to acquire sensitive information via email DDoS Attack = Overloading a service to make it unavailable Ransomware = Malware that demands payment to restore access to data</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Identity Theft = Using someone else's personal information for fraud Cyberbullying = Harassment or bullying through online platforms Ransomware = Locking files and demanding payment for access DDoS Attack = Overloading a server with traffic to disrupt services</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Prevention = Measures taken to safeguard against cyber attacks Detection = Identifying and recognizing cyber threats Response = Actions taken to address and mitigate a cyber incident Recovery = Plans and strategies for restoring operations after a cybercrime</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Computer Fraud and Abuse Act = Criminalizes unauthorized access to computer systems Digital Millennium Copyright Act = Protects copyrighted material in digital form Federal Information Security Management Act = Establishes regulations for securing federal information systems Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act = Encourages information sharing between the government and private sector to combat cyber threats</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>ITA 2000 = Initial legal framework for cyber activities in India ITA 2008 = Amendment to further address cyber security issues Computer Fraud and Abuse Act = US law targeting computer-related crimes General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) = EU regulation on data protection and privacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Financial Loss = Significant economic damage to individuals and organizations Loss of Privacy = Invasion of personal data security and confidentiality Trust Erosion = Decreased confidence in digital transactions and communications Social Disruption = Chaos caused by cyber attacks on critical infrastructure</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Economic Loss = Financial damages incurred by victims of cybercrime Loss of Privacy = Unauthorized access to personal information Erosion of Trust = Reduced confidence in online transactions Social Isolation = Increased emotional distress from online harassment</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hacktivist = Political or social activism through digital means Cyber Terrorist = Using cyber tools for instilling fear or causing harm Cyber Criminal = Monetary gain through illegal online activities Script Kiddie = Amateur hacker using pre-written scripts for attacks</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cybercrime requiring computer knowledge = Challenges in investigation and prosecution due to technical expertise needed Evolving traditional crimes = Difficulty in categorizing crimes under existing laws Financial crimes in cyberspace = Need for new legal frameworks to address financial fraud online Thefts of computer resources = Increased importance of digital forensics in crime solving</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hacktivism = Political activism through digital means Cyber Espionage = Corporate or state-sponsored intelligence gathering Identity Theft = Financial gain through impersonation Online Harassment = Personal vendetta or revenge</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Early 1980s = First recorded cybercrime incident 2000-2002 = Heightened attacks on corporate and government sites in India Mid-2000s = Significant rise in internet crimes globally 2010s = Increased sophistication of cyber attacks</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Malware = Malicious software designed to harm or exploit any programmable device Spyware = Software that secretly gathers user information Botnet = A network of infected computers controlled by a single entity Keylogger = A type of spyware that records keystrokes to capture sensitive information</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Corporate Espionage = Stealing sensitive corporate data for competitive advantage Social Engineering = Manipulating individuals into divulging confidential information Online Fraud = Scams perpetrated through e-commerce platforms Data Breach = Unauthorized access to an organization's sensitive data</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) = National body for cyber incident response Cyber Crime Cell = Dedicated police units for addressing cybercrime Electronic Evidence = Digital data admissible in a court of law Digital Forensics = Investigative process for recovering digital evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Identity Theft = Loss of personal savings and credit Cyberbullying = Psychological distress and harm to reputation Online Scams = Financial losses and emotional repercussions Data Breaches = Unauthorized exposure of personal information</p> Signup and view all the answers