cybercrime
Also known as computer-oriented crime, cyber warfare, computer crime
Cybercrime encompasses a wide range of criminal activities that are carried out using digital devices and/or networks. It has been variously defined as "a crime committed on a computer network, especially the Internet; Cybercriminals may exploit vulnerabilities in computer systems and networks to gain unauthorized access, steal sensitive information, disrupt services, and cause financial or reputational harm to individuals, organizations, and governments.
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Cybercrime refers to criminal activities carried out using digital devices and networks, such as the Internet, where criminals exploit computer vulnerabilities to steal information, disrupt services, or cause financial and reputational damage. It matters because it affects individuals, organizations, and governments by putting their data, operations, and reputation at risk.
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31 sectionsContents
- Characteristics and classification
- Computer fraud
- Digital arrest
- Fraud factories
- Cyberterrorism
- Cyberextortion
- Ransomware
- Cybersex trafficking
- Cyberwarfare
- Computers as a tool
- Obscene or offensive content
- Ad-fraud
- Online harassment{{anchor|Harassment}}
- Drug trafficking
- Notable incidents
- Combating computer crime
- Investigation
- Prevention
- Legislation
- Penalties
- Awareness
- Intelligence
- Spread of cybercrime
- List of cybercrime law enforcement agencies
- Supranational
- National
- See also
- References
- Further reading
- External links
- Government resources
Cybercrime encompasses a wide range of criminal activities that are carried out using digital devices and/or networks. It has been variously defined as "a crime committed on a computer network, especially the Internet; Cybercriminals may exploit vulnerabilities in computer systems and networks to gain unauthorized access, steal sensitive information, disrupt services, and cause financial or reputational harm to individuals, organizations, and governments.
Cybercrimes refer to socially dangerous acts committed using computer equipment against information processed and used in cyberspace.