Cyber-crime Flashcards
Define cyber-crime.
Computer-mediated activities that are illegal or illicit, conducted through global electronic networks.
How does the internet impact crime?
Creates opportunities to commit conventional crimes (eg fraud) & new crimes (eg software piracy).
What are the 4 types of cyber-crime, as outlined by Wall (2001)?
Cyber-trespass
Cyber-deception & theft
Cyber-pornography
Cyber-violence
Who outlined the 4 types of cyber-crime?
Wall (2001)
Give an example of cyber-trespassing.
Hacking computers & stealing information, eg Edward Snowden & CIA via WikiLeaks.
Give an example of cyber-deception & theft.
Using catfishing to extort someone’s money.
Give an example of cyber-pornography.
Revenge porn
Give an example of cyber-violence.
‘Suicide games’, eg the blue whale game or trolling.
What are the benefits of cyber-crime/increasing technology?
Aspects of technology like social networks & tracking-apps are used by enforcement agencies & undercover police to find criminal evidence.
Give an example of aspects of technology such as social networks & tracking-apps being used by enforcement agencies and undercover police as a benefit of cyber-crime/increasing technology.
Solving crimes such as texting while driving.
