9 - computer crime

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What is cyberbullying?

Repeated threatening and hostile behavior through the internet or smartphones to intimidate and hurt another person.

What are examples of sexual crimes committed online?

Child grooming through chatrooms and social networks.

Sharing illegal images of children.

Harassment through sharing intimate images without consent.

What is copyright infringement?

Illegally recording, downloading, or distributing music, films, and other forms of digital content (criminal piracy).

What is hacking?

Gaining unauthorized access to private records of individuals, organizations, or governments.

What is a phishing scam?

A fraudulent attempt to steal sensitive information by sending fake emails that appear to be from trusted sources (e.g., banks).

What is identity theft?

Stealing personal details and pretending to be someone else to commit fraud, often by accessing bank accounts online.

What is cyberterrorism?

Using computers to attack a government or critical infrastructure for political purposes.

What is spam?

Sending bulk emails for commercial or malicious purposes, often unwanted and misleading.