What is Cyber Crime
2. Phishing: Fraudulent attempts to obtain sensitive information, such as passwords or credit card numbers, by pretending to be a trustworthy entity in electronic communications.
3. Malware: Malicious software designed to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems. This includes viruses, worms, ransomware, and spyware.
4. Identity Theft: Stealing someone's personal information to commit fraud or other crimes, often by using stolen data to open accounts or make transactions.
5. Cyberstalking: Using the internet or other digital means to harass or intimidate someone, often involving repeated and targeted threats or unwanted communication.
6. Online Fraud: Various scams that occur online, such as fake auction sites, bogus investment opportunities, or fraudulent online stores.
7. Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Attacks: Overloading a network, server, or website with excessive traffic to make it unavailable to users.
8. Data Breaches: Unauthorized access to or acquisition of sensitive or confidential data, often resulting in exposure of personal or financial information.
Cyber Crime can target individuals, businesses, governments, and it often involves sophisticated techniques to evade detection and capture. Law enforcement agencies, cybersecurity experts, and legal professionals work together to combat these threats and protect digital information and systems.
