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CYBERCRIME

Cybercrime is one of the fastest growing field of crime.  

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What is a cybercrime?

Cybercrime is a crime/criminal activity that involves the use of a computer, network, or networked device. Often times the computer or electronic device may have been used in committing the crime, or it may be the target.

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Cybercriminals seek to exploit human or security vulnerabilities in order to steal passwords, data, or money directly. The most common cyber threats include:

  • Hacking - including of social media and email passwords

  • Phishing - bogus emails asking for security information and personal details

  • Malicious software – including ransomware through which criminals hijack files and hold them to ransom

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