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Definition: Cyber refers to the culture surrounding computers, information technology, and virtual reality.
Characteristics:
- Incorporates elements of technology.
- Includes the influences and interactions in virtual environments.

Definition: Cybercrime is identified as a crime where a computer is either the target of the crime or a tool facilitating the crime. Examples include:
- Hacking
- Phishing
- Spamming
- Child pornography
Function of Cybercriminals:
- Use technology to gain unauthorized access to personal and business information.
- Engage in exploitative or malicious online activities.

Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012
- Date Approved: September 12, 2012
- Purpose: To address legal issues relating to online interactions and activities over the internet.

Data Privacy Act of 2012
- Focuses on the protection of individual personal information.

Definition: The unauthorized use of copyrighted material, which constitutes violation, piracy, or theft of exclusive rights.
Associated Case:
- Rogers vs. Koons: A legal case involving the use of copyrighted imagery.

Definition: The act of using or closely imitating someone else's language and thoughts without authorization.

Definition: Generally refers to excessive engagement in computer-based activities, notably gaming.
Context: Can occur both offline (e.g., console gaming) and online.

Definition: Unauthorized access to computer systems, servers, or information and communication systems.
Activities Under Hacking:
- Interfering with the normal operation of computer systems.
- Corrupting, altering, stealing, or destroying electronic data without consent.

Malware: Software intended to harm or exploit a computer system.
Phishing: A method of obtaining sensitive information under false pretenses.
Brute Force Attack: An attack method where attempts are made to guess passwords or encryption keys.
Denial of Service Attack: An attack aimed at disrupting the normal function of a targeted server, service, or network.
Man-in-the-Middle Attacks: A type of eavesdropping where the attacker intercepts communication between two parties.

Description: An attack aimed to make a service unavailable to its users by overwhelming it with requests.
- Illustration:
- Participants: Attacker, Cyber Zombies (botnet), Target Server.
- Describes how the attack is executed.

Definition: Malicious software that attaches itself to clean files to spread to other files.
Consequences: Can result in the loss, corruption, alteration, or theft of data.

Illegal Access: Gaining entry into systems without authorization.
Illegal Interception: Involves spying on data transmission, leading to privacy breaches.

Penalties for Cybercrimes:
- Cybercrime against critical infrastructure: Penalty of 12-20 years imprisonment (reclusion temporal).
- General Cyber crimes: Imprisonment of 6 years to 12 years (prison mayor).

Description: Phishing involves attempts to acquire sensitive information, such as usernames and credit card details, usually for malicious reasons.
Penalties: Up to Php 200,000 fine or imprisonment under prison mayor.

Illegal Downloading: Obtaining files without rights from the internet.
Digital Piracy: The unauthorized copying and selling of media, software, etc.
Penalties: Range of Php 50,000 – 500,000 fine and/or imprisonment (prison mayor).

Cyberbullying: Using electronic communication to bully, where messages are threatening or intimidating in nature.
Legal Reference: Governed by the Anti-Bullying Act of 2013 (RA 10627).

Definition: Engaging in lascivious exhibitions or activities using computer systems for favor or consideration.
Context: Discussions on legality concerning relationships engaging in such activities.
Penalties: Minimum of Php 200,000 and/or imprisonment (prison mayor).

Definition: Defined as unlawful acts involving the exploitation of children through computer systems, covered under Republic Act No. 9775 (Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009).
Penalties: 12-20 years imprisonment (reclusion temporal).

Definition: Unprivileged false statements harming the reputation of individuals or companies.
Penalties: Imprisonment of 6-12 years (prison mayor).

Overview of Cybercrime: What is cybercrime, and what effects does it have on individuals and businesses today?
Importance of Cybercrime Laws: Why are laws like the Cybercrime Prevention Act and the Data Privacy Act important, and how do they protect individuals online?
Youth and Cybercrime: What are common forms of cybercrime among young people today, and what measures can be adopted to avoid these crimes?
Raising Awareness: Why is it critical to raise awareness about cybercrime and online safety, especially among youth?