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WHAT IS CYBERCRIME? The term cybercrime is a broad term that is usually applied to a broad range of crimes in which computers are involved.
1. Hacker threats Hackers are persons who are motivated by the intellectual challenge of breaking into a computer system. Types of hackers
2 types
Black hat hackers
2. Traditional criminal threats -
Non-permissive
This threat is posed by those who engage in cybercrime for pecuniary gain. Offenses committed by traditional cyber criminals
3 types
Fund transfers
Identity thief
Anarchic threats are posed by perpetrators motivated by an ideology that information and access to information should be free
b. Hacktivist threats
Hacktivists are motivated by political ideology to attack specific sites as part of political protests
c. Terrorist threats
Cyberterrorists engage in conduct that constitutes cybercrime for the purpose of effecting political change through the intimidation of a substantial portion of the civilian population
III. CONCLUSION While computers and the Internet have made our lives easier in many ways, it is unfortunate that people also use these technologies to take advantage of others. Therefore, it is smart to protect yourself by using antivirus and spyware blocking software and being careful where you enter your personal information.
Diagram 1:
Types of hackers
Diagram 2:
B. Complete these sentences with suitable words or phrases (no more than 3 words)
1. Cybercrime is a broad term that is usually applied to a broad range of crimes in which . are involved. 2. are persons who are motivated by the intellectual challenge of breaking into a computer system. 3. ... are posed by criminals motivated by an ideology that information and access to information should be free. 4. Hacktivists are motivated by political ideology to . as part of political protests. 5. Cyberterrorists engage in conduct that constitutes cybercrime for the purpose of .. through the intimidation of a substantial portion of the civilian population