CYBERCRIMES

- are illegal acts done through the use

of the internet.
10 most common internet cyber crimes

1. Phishing/Spoofing- the act of sending

multiple emails to multiple users in hopes of
having a number of them clicking on the
links or malwares attached to the email.
10 most common internet cyber crimes

2. Blackmail/Extortion- the act of using the

internet to threaten or damage someone’s
reputation to extort money or anything else
of value.
10 most common internet cyber crimes

3. Accessing stored communications

/hacking- the act of obtaining unauthorized
access to data from a computer network.
10 most common internet cyber crimes

4. Sports betting- the act of wagering on any

sports event over the internet.
10 most common internet cyber crimes

5. Non-delivery of merchandise- the act of

devising a scheme wherein a culprit posts an
item or service for sale on the internet and
once the transaction have been done, does
not really give the item or service.
10 most common internet cyber crimes

6. Electronic harassment- the act of

anonymously using the internet to harass,
abuse, threaten, or annoy other people.
10 most common internet cyber crimes

7. Child pornography- the act of using the

internet to show child pornography.
10 most common internet cyber crimes

8. Prostitution- the act of using the internet to

engage in prostitution.
10 most common internet cyber crimes

9. Drug trafficking- the act of selling illegal

substances using the internet.
10 most common internet cyber crimes

10. Criminal copyright infringement- the act

of piracy mainly for financial gain.
 Combatting Cybercrimes

1. Network security- security measures like

firewalls, secure connections, password, anti-
malwares, and data encryption.
a. Encryption- is the process of converting
raw data into code.
 Combatting Cybercrimes

2. Investigations- URL tracing and logging are

used by websites to track your unique IP
addresses.
 Combatting Cybercrimes

3. Penalties- more and more laws are being

created and implemented today. Penalties
include both a fine and imprisonment..