What is Cyber-crime?
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What is Cyber-crime?
A Cyber-crime is a crime in which a computer or network is an essential part of the crime. Examples of cyber-crimes are:
• Spamming
• Distribution of copy right material
• DDoS attacks
• Obtaining unauthorized access to a computer system
• Spreading malicious software like Trojan horses or viruses
• Hacking
• Phising
• Digital espionage
Each country has its own definition of cyber-crime but these are the most common cyber crimes.