Cyber Crime

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Cybercrime refers to the use of a computer or digital device to commit illegal activities. It encompasses a wide range of offenses, including fraud, identity theft, data breaches, computer viruses, and scams. As technology becomes more central to our lives, cybercrime has grown in importance, affecting individuals, corporations, and governments worldwide. In essence, cybercrime exploits vulnerabilities in digital systems, impacting both virtual identities and tangible consequences. (https://www.britannica.com/topic/cybercrime)

Types of Cyber Crime

Cybercrime encompasses a wide range of offenses, and here are some common types:

  1. Malware: This includes various subsets like ransomware, trojans, spyware, viruses, worms, keyloggers, bots, and cryptojacking. Malware is any software created with the intent to harm a computer, network, or server.
  2. Phishing: Cybercriminals deceive victims through deceptive communication, often via email, to steal sensitive information.
  3. Spoofing: Attackers create fake identities to manipulate victims into revealing confidential data.
  4. Ransomware: Adversaries encrypt a victim’s data and demand payment for a decryption key.
  5. Denial-of-Service (DoS) Attacks: These overload systems, rendering them inaccessible to legitimate users1.
  6. Identity-Based Attacks: These exploit personal information, leading to identity fraud.
  7. Code Injection Attacks: Malicious code is inserted into legitimate software or systems.
  8. Social Engineering Attacks: Manipulating human psychology to gain unauthorized access or information1.
  9. IoT ( internet of Things)-Based Attacks: Targeting vulnerabilities in connected devices1.
  10. DNS Tunneling: Unauthorized interception of data within a system or network.