Types of Cybercrime

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Cybercrime comes into different forms such as:-

Phishing

  • Meaning: Tricking people into revealing sensitive information such as passwords or bank details.
  • Example: A fake email claiming to be from your bank asking you to “update your account.”

Hacking

  • Meaning: Gaining unauthorized access to computers, networks, or online accounts.

  • Example: Breaking into a social media account and posting without permission.

Identity Theft

  • Meaning: Stealing and using someone’s personal information for fraud.

  • Example: Using another person’s ID or credit card details to make purchases.

Online Fraud and Scams

  • Meaning: Deceiving people on the internet to steal money or property.
  • Example: Fake online stores that take payment but never deliver goods.
Cyberbullying
  • Meaning: Harassing, threatening, or insulting people through digital platforms.
  • Example: Sending abusive messages to a student on WhatsApp.

Malware Attacks

  • Meaning: Spreading harmful software (viruses, worms, ransomware) that damages or locks systems.
  • Example: Ransomware that encrypts files and demands money for unlocking them.

Intellectual Property Theft

  • Meaning: Copying or distributing digital content without permission.
  • Example: Downloading pirated software, movies, or e-books.

Last modified: Monday, 20 October 2025, 3:50 PM