Cyber SecurityLesson 2Free preview
CS Cyber Crime
This lesson is part of Cyber Security · All levels
Summary
Cybercrime is any crime that is perpetrated through computer systems and the Internet as a tool or target. The types vary from data theft, online fraud, to system corruption. A hallmark of cybercrime is its cross-country reach and loss that can affect many victims at once.
Key points
- Cybercrime can attack individuals, companies, or government agencies.
- General categories: data theft, financial fraud, cyber vandalism, and crimes against humanity.
- Social engineering takes advantage of human confidence, not just technical gaps.
- The perpetrator can hide behind anonymity and attack from another country.
- The loss is not only material, but also reputational and distrustful.
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