Chapter 1 Entering the World of Cybercrime Cybercrime

Chapter 1 Entering the World of Cybercrime

Cybercrime: Defined Cybercrime involves the use of the internet, computers and related technologies in the commission of a crime.

Cybercrime vs. Traditional Crime How is cybercrime different from traditional crime?

Cybercrimes • New Crimes, New Tactics • Old Crimes, New Tactics

Cybercrime Categories • Category 1: The computer(s) is (are) the target of the crime(s) • Category 2: The computer may act as a tool with which to commit the crime(s)

Category 1 • Hacking and Cracking • Denial of Service and Distributed Denial of Service Attacks • Malicious Software Dissemination

Hacking and Cracking • A hacker is… • A cracker is…

Category 1 • Denial of Service Attacks • Distributed Denial of Service Attacks

Malicious Software Dissemination • Computer Virus • Worms • Trojan Horses • Spyware • Botnet

Category 2: The computer may act as a tool with which to commit the crime(s)

Copyright Infringement • Copyright law gives the creator of the work a limited monopoly to reproduce or distribute their work. • Copyright infringement (otherwise known as piracy) is a crime that involves the unlawful copying of movies, TV shows, music, software, literature and videogames.

Embezzlement could involve a computer being used by an employee of a company to transfer the company’s financial assets to his or her own account.

Phishing occurs when individuals deceive others, by posing as legitimately established enterprises, in order to steal communication users’ valuable personal information.

Cyberharassment is a crime that occurs when someone uses the internet, email or other forms of communications to intentionally annoy, attack, alarm or otherwise bother another person.

Cyberstalking occurs when an individual repeatedly harasses or threatens another person through the use of the internet, e-mail, or other electronic communications devices.

Cyberbullying is a crime that involves the use of telecommunications and electronic communications technologies to harass, insult or humiliate a child, pre-teen or teen.

In what ways are drugs sold on the internet? What problems does this pose to investigators?

Is gambling illegal in the U. S. ? If so, where?

Internet Gambling What problems are encountered when investigating this crime?

Can you think of a crime that falls into Category 1 or Category 2?

Combating Cybercrime

ANY QUESTIONS?