COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

Detailed explanation-1: -Crimes that use computer networks or devices to advance other ends include: Fraud and identity theft (although this increasingly uses malware, hacking or phishing, making it an example of both “computer as target” and “computer as tool” crime) Information warfare. Phishing scams.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cybercrime is criminal activity that either targets or uses a computer, a computer network or a networked device. Most cybercrime is committed by cybercriminals or hackers who want to make money. However, occasionally cybercrime aims to damage computers or networks for reasons other than profit.

Detailed explanation-3: -Individual Cyber Crimes: This type is targeting individuals. Organisation Cyber Crimes: The main target here is organizations. Property Cybercrimes: This type targets property like credit cards or even intellectual property rights. Society Cybercrimes:

Detailed explanation-4: -phishing: using fake email messages to get personal information from internet users; misusing personal information (identity theft); hacking: shutting down or misusing websites or computer networks; spreading hate and inciting terrorism; distributing child pornography; More items

Detailed explanation-5: -Stolen credit card information. Hacking into a government website. Theft of user accounts. Compromised IoT devices. Loss of control and access to content. Phishing campaigns. Individual. Property. More items