Q1 L2: Computer/Cyber Crimes

Lesson Objectives:
• Define computer/cyber crime
• Recognize the different types of
computer/cyber crimes
• Identify and practice the ways on how to
protect yourself against computer/cyber
crimes
Computer/Cyber Crime
– a criminal activity done
using computers and
the internet 

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 Different Types of
Computer/Cyber Crimes
Hacking
- an act committed by an intruder
by accessing your computer
system without your permission

Hackers are basically computer

programmers, who have an advanced
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commonly misuse this knowledge for
devious reasons.
Email Bombing and Spamming
- characterized by an abuser
sending huge volumes of email
to a target address resulting in
victim’s email account or mail
servers crashing
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Software Piracy
- occurs when you use
software or distribute it
without the authorization
to do so 
Malware
- occurs when harmful
programs are loaded onto
a computer
- can cause damage to your
computer or another
electronic device so that
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Cyberstalking
- the victim is pursued or
followed online and s/he
is overloaded with a
barrage of chat, email and
video messages
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Identity Theft
- the suspect of this crime
can simply come across
the victim’s data on the
dark web or by hacking
into their computer
Money Laundering
- become much easier to
commit since the advent of
the internet because
suspects tend to send
electronic messages
between banks that are
known as wire transfers to
move the money
Phishing
- tends to mimic trusted
websites and companies to
trick the victims into giving
out their information such
as credit card numbers and
username password
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Data Diddling
- unauthorized altering of
data before or during entry
into a computer system,
and then changing it back
after processing is done
Web Jacking
- the owner of the web site has
no more control and the
attacker may use the web site
for his own selfish interests
wherein there are reported insaafdo.website2.me/cyber-law

cases where the attacker has

asked for ransom, and even
posted obscene material on
the site shutterstock.com
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Top 10 Computer/Cyber Crime

Prevention Tips

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1. Use strong passwords.
Make the passwords more complicated by combining letters,
numbers, special characters (minimum 10 characters in
total) and change them on a regular basis.

2. Secure your computer.

Activate your computer’s firewall and use anti-
virus/malware software.
3. Block spyware attacks.
Install and update you computer’s anti-spyware software.

4. Be social-media savvy.
Make sure your social networking profiles are set to private
and be careful what information you post online.
5. Secure your mobile devices.
Download applications from trusted sources and install the
latest operating system updates to keep your applications
and operating system current with the latest system
updates.
6. Protect your data.
Use encryption for your most sensitive files and make
regular back-ups of all your important data, and store it in
another location.
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7. Secure your wireless network.
Secure your wi-fi by reviewing and modifying default
settings and avoid conducting financial or corporate
transactions on public wi-fi.

8. Protect your e-identity.

Be cautious when giving out personal information on the
Internet.  
 9. Avoid being scammed.
Always think before you click on a link or file of unknown
origin. Never reply to emails that ask you to verify your
information or confirm your user ID or password.
10. Call the right person for help.
If you encounter illegal Internet content or if you suspect a
computer crime, identity theft or a commercial scam, report
this to your local police. If you need help with maintenance or
software installation on your computer, consult with your
service provider or a certified computer technician.
 Credits:
• https://www.southbaylawyer.com/Blog/
2018/07/the-different-types-of-compute
r-crimes.aspx
• https://www.digit.in/technology-guides/
fasttrack-to-cyber-crime/the-12-types-of
-cyber-crime.html
• https://bitsbusinessit.com/top-10-cyber-
crime-prevention-tips
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