Cybercrime Course Notes

These flashcards cover key concepts, definitions, and significant terms related to cybercrime, its theories, legislation, and types, which are crucial for study and exam preparation.

Cybercrime

Criminal activities carried out using computers, networks, or digital technologies.

Routine Activity Theory (RAT)

A criminological theory explaining crime as a function of a motivated offender, a suitable target, and the absence of a capable guardian.

Space Transition Theory (STT)

Explains the movement of individuals from committing crimes in physical space to cyberspace, often due to anonymity and reduced deterrents.

Situational Crime Prevention (SCP)

A theory focusing on reducing crime opportunities by changing the environment in which crimes occur.

Cyber terrorism

Cybercrime that involves politically or ideologically motivated attacks on critical infrastructure or systems.

Malware

Malicious software designed to harm, exploit, or otherwise compromise computer systems.

Phishing

A cybercrime that involves tricking individuals into providing sensitive information by masquerading as a trustworthy entity.

Ransomware

Malicious software that encrypts a victim's data and demands payment for its release.

Data Breach

An incident where unauthorized access to sensitive data occurs, often leading to the exposure of personally identifiable information.

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)

A Nigerian government agency responsible for combating economic and financial crimes, including cybercrime.

Cyberbullying

The use of digital platforms to harass, threaten, or humiliate individuals.

Digital Forensics

The process of collecting, preserving, and analyzing electronic evidence for investigations.

Lagos State Cybercrime (Prohibition) Law, 2021

A legal framework in Nigeria aimed at combating cybercrime at the state level.

Cyber Espionage

The act of using cyberspace to steal confidential information from individuals, organizations, or governments.

Child Pornography

The production, distribution, or possession of sexually explicit images or videos involving minors.

Identity Theft

The unauthorized use of someone else's personal information for fraudulent purposes.

Unauthorized Access

Gaining access to a computer system or data without permission, typically defined as a cybercrime.

DDoS Attacks

Distributed Denial of Service attacks that overwhelm a target's resources, rendering them inaccessible.

Cybercrime Legislation

Laws and regulations enacted by governments to address criminal activities conducted through digital means.

Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR), 2019

A legal framework in Nigeria aimed at protecting personal data and ensuring privacy in data processing.