Cybercrime Justine Brown COSC 101 What is Cybercrime

Cybercrime Justine Brown COSC 101

What is Cybercrime? • A criminal activity using computers and the internet. • Department of Justice explains three ways computers are used for cybercrime: – The target – The weapon – The accessory • Many different types of cybercrimes • Social Networks are used in the crimes • Ways to protect yourself and your computer

“ The modern thief can steal more with a computer than with a gun. Tomorrow’s terrorist may be able to do more damage with a keyboard than with a bomb. ”--National Research Council, “Computers at Risk”, 1991

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Cybercrimes against a person • Trafficking of obscene material • Cyberharassment • Violation of privacy of online citizens • Identity theft – Phishing and pharming • Cyberbullying

Cybercrime against property • All forms of property • Computer vandalism • Transmission of harmful programs • Theft of material on a computer

Cybercrime against the government • Cyberterrorism – When someone “cracks” into a government maintained website – Terrorizing citizens and group of people using cyberspace

Other Cybercrimes • • • Downloading of illegal music files Spam Auction fraud Non-deliverance of merchandise Credit card fraud

Social Networks and Cybercriminals • Spammers taking advantage of social networks • Vehicles to distribute malicious programs • Not easily blocked • Stolen credentials of Facebook can sell for $75 -$200 • Can abstract addresses, contact lists, birthdates, hometowns, photos • Facebook creating recent partnerships with Microsoft and Mcfee

How to protect yourself from Cybercrime • • • Get educated on Internet crimes Use caution with passwords Protect your computer using firewalls and virus protection • Use common sense!

Conclusion • • • Cybercrime is a growing problem It comes in many forms Ways to try and prevent Cybercrime

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