Cyber Crime : A Very Fast Growing Area Of Crime

As technology is used worldwide, it is in no way hard to get your hands on, or learn how to use computers etc. One of the most significant problems with cybercrime is it’s secretive nature; many protection devices which can be cracked will not pick up that they have been, therefore the majority of cybercrime will go unnoticed for a substantial amount of time. Combined with the world wide web, hackers can use the computers to gain information from any organisation around the world, penetrating even the most impenetrable organisations to get what they want, highlighting how technology has led to the process of globalization within the criminal world.

Cyber-Crime can be defined as the action of making an offence using computers, information technology and virtual reality that is punishable by law. Cyber-Crime can range from fraud, hacking, money laundering and theft, through to cyberstalking, cyberbullying, identity theft, child sexual exploitation and child grooming. The specific type of Cyber- Crime that will be explored sexting. Which can range from sending sexually explicit pictures and messages and also, others taking sexually explicit pictures of you.

When it comes being committed using technology, there are different types of crimes that can be committed. These crimes have been traditionally defined as either computer crimes or cybercrimes. The distinction in the two types of crimes seems to focus primarily on whether the crime can be committed without the use of technology and if the computer itself was actively involved with the crime. However, both types have created issues with the criminal justice system with how criminals are committing their crimes, the difficulties in law enforcement performing their duties, and the increased pool or potential targets and victims.

Cybercrime includes stealing by fraud and hacking into different things and stealing from it. Crimes online are becoming a bigger issue because there is so much new technology. Hacking is something that takes places every day.

This paper will explore five published articles and multiple other sources that report on the new transgression of the modern world, cyber crime. Within cyber crime we will be looking into a variety of specific types of online misconduct, beginning with Cyber bullying. We will also delve into Identity Theft, Online child sexual abuse material, and Sales and Investment Fraud. Along with looking into the wide array of different types of online crime, we will discuss different deterrents to try to avoid the risk of a cyber attack and tips to stop the malicious transfer of inappropriate materials. By the end of this paper I would like to call out on you as our reader to help provide a more safe and efficient cyber world.

The basic idea of cybercrime can be explained by just one line “Cybercrimes are any crimes that involve a computer and a network.” It is not necessary that the computer is used in order to commit a crime, sometimes it can be target as well. These include crimes such as cyber-stalking, Identity theft, cyber trespass, cyber deceptions etc. In other words cybercrime can be defined as any illegal activity carried out using computer and the network as its means of communication.

This paper was prepared for CIS522, Cybercrime Techniques and Response, taught by Dr. Jodine Burchell

Computer-crime or commonly referred to as Cyber-Crime or ICT Crime (van der Merwe, 2008, p.61) is a new type of criminal activity which started showing its ugly head in the early 90 's as the internet became a common place for online users worldwide. This is due to the fact that computer criminals now have the opportunity to gain access to sensitive information if they possess the necessary know-how. This generally causes huge problems in the economic sphere and results in companies and individuals having to take costly steps to ensure their safety and reduction in commission of cyber-crime (Gordon, 2000, p.423). Cybercrime or also known as computer crime can be defined as any criminal activity that involves a computer and can be divided into two

It is important to talk about cyber-attack when someone talks about information technology, because cybercrimes have increased a lot in recent years. Perceptions about hacking and computer crime are changing because of the increased dependency on the internet into our daily life. In order to continue to provide a safe and secure computing environment, IT professionals need to comprehend the examination of high profile cyber-attacks that includes Target’s data breach (2013), Google China hit by cyber-attack (2009), sabotage Iran’s nuclear program (2007 to 2010). This examination of high profile cyber-attack assist to (1) serve as a preventative measure, (2) encourage safety policies, and (3) adapt to the changing needs of the technology environment.

All fraud cases, there are motives to commit the crime. The motives can be discovered and possibly prevented for future attempts to steal sensitive information. In the case of the cyber-attack that cause the large amount of loss can be reviewed and determine outcomes to prevent the incident from occurring in a similar fashion. The fraud opportunity triangle, including the opportunity, pressure, and rationalization, discovery of how the fraud was initiated and taking measures for future prevention is vital for company

Cyber crime is a term used to describe the various forms of crimes committed through the computer and networks. Once the two are connected, it paves way for crimes to be committed easily and at a faster rate an act which sometimes is referred to as hacking. Cyber crime also includes crimes committed through the internet such as internet fraud, identity theft, passing of illegal information either through pictures, videos or messages. These acts intentionally harm the reputation of an individual by directly or indirectly causing mental or physical damage.

Another way of looking at cyber crime is any person violating the countries laws to commit a crime over the internet. Cybercrime can be against a person, group, or company. Think of crime taken from the streets to happening on the internet. On the internet, you can get anything from forged papers to hiring someone to kill another person. The most known criminal activity that happens using the cyber world is people stealing money or identification of others. Since the production of the computer, people have been trying to find ways to commit criminal activity from a computer. People would have to physically go to a specific computer or physically connect their computer to the victim’s server to get the information they wanted or to put a virus there. Once the internet was offered to the public, this made it easier for people to commit these crimes by allowing them to connect from wherever they choose to their victim or intended

Traditional crimes compared to cybercrimes have multiple similarities and differences, however, criminal’s intention are still to cause physical harm. Traditional crimes can be defined as crimes which occur in the real world that can lead to felonies and misdemeanors charges. For example, someone who runs of with an older women purse is a form of stealing and is against the law. Normally, in traditional crimes there is forensic evidence left at the scene of the crime such as finger printers or hair fibers. However, cybercrimes occur in the cyberspace affect one or multiple individual's and may not have any specific criminal charges for criminals. For example, Target experienced the largest data breach in retail history a few years ago which effect over thousands customers. Cybercrime transpires through the usage of the computer and often do not leave

 Cyber crime – intentional attacks carried out by individuals or groups of individuals with specific objectives of acquiring money, data or causing disruption.

Nowadays, our lives depend on technology devices, the internet, and other equipment, our private information stays on these devices which create a perfect storm for cybercriminal activity. In fact, Cybercrimes has risen so dramatically that they have seemingly replaced old – fashioned, organized crime. A cybercrime is an act involving the use of computers or technology devices. Cybercrimes affect on our nation’s security and economy. Therefore, there is a statement: “The US has done plenty to prevent cybercrimes” about cybercrime situations. From my perspective, I do not agree with this opinion. In this essay, I will point out that the US has not done a lot to prevent cybercrimes from stealing money and private information of businesses.