The invention of computers led to the rise of computer related crimes which are performed by technological experts. The introduction of internet had much impact to computer crime. There have been malicious practices contributed by computers. The widely practiced computer crime include child grooming, copyright, child pornography. Data leakage leads to jeopardy of privacy which is essential for an organization.
Computer crime involves participating in activities which are illegal. Copy right infringement is an illegal practice which is highly practiced by many people. Computer crimes can be viewed in various contexts. Computer networking is one of the parameters which have contributed to crimes. There are crimes which are achieved by intercepting computer networks. Introduction of computer virus is one of the computer crimes which target computer networking. Others include malware which involves attacking the codes used in a computer. There are other crimes which make use of computer networks. Such crimes include phishing, cyber stalking, information warfare and Fraud. These are the crimes which are performed due to computer networks. The most widely practiced crime is the extraction of vital information from sites with the aim of using it for malicious damage such affecting computer codes. Computer crimes are purposely directed towards causing damage to computer networking. Information theft from sites affects the functioning system of computers. Modification of information may affect the way computer functions.
The various computer crimes include fraud, spam, Obscene, cyber attacks and harassment. Websites has been the stronghold of many crimes. They have used by many people to pose information which may cause harm. Many people make use of the websites to meet their intentions which might be detrimental. The information posed may trigger political up heels, divide people on racial lines, may be libelous. Other offensive information include seditious and blasphemous information (Wall, 17). The limits of the offensive activities tend to vary from one country to another. Child pornography has been on the horizon with the invention of computer and the internet. Adults take advantage of minors since they are vulnerable to sex.
Computer fraud involves obtaining benefit by changing some information. Unauthorized transactions can be achieved by stealing output. Tracking information output may trigger crimes since this information can be used to perform illegal transactions. Computer coding can be used to effect malicious practices.
Programmers may alter codes for fraudulent purposes. Computer crimes can be done by affecting stored data either through deleting or making alteration.
Harassment crimes occur as a result of infringing something which may be harmful. Computer predators take advantage of minors who might have taken space in the internet. Harassment occurs by issuing derogatory comments. These comments may be directed to a certain race, nationality, religion or gender. the advancement in technology has made it possible to shop online. This facility has been used by many people to perform illegal activities such as drug trafficking (Wall, 30). Drug traffickers make use of the internet to find markets for their products. The internet has been widely used by drug traffickers to achieve their goals since they can not be traced easily. Internet enables virtual exchanges. These virtual exchanges promote crimes since people are free to participate in illegal activities without being traced.
Cyber terrorism involves tapping of information for the intention of malicious damage. Terrorists tap information to help them accomplish their mission. In conclusion, computer crime involves the alteration of information which affects computer networks.
Computer crime involves participating in activities which are illegal. Copy right infringement is an illegal practice which is highly practiced by many people. Computer crimes can be viewed in various contexts. Computer networking is one of the parameters which have contributed to crimes. There are crimes which are achieved by intercepting computer networks. Introduction of computer virus is one of the computer crimes which target computer networking. Others include malware which involves attacking the codes used in a computer. There are other crimes which make use of computer networks. Such crimes include phishing, cyber stalking, information warfare and Fraud. These are the crimes which are performed due to computer networks. The most widely practiced crime is the extraction of vital information from sites with the aim of using it for malicious damage such affecting computer codes. Computer crimes are purposely directed towards causing damage to computer networking. Information theft from sites affects the functioning system of computers. Modification of information may affect the way computer functions.
The various computer crimes include fraud, spam, Obscene, cyber attacks and harassment. Websites has been the stronghold of many crimes. They have used by many people to pose information which may cause harm. Many people make use of the websites to meet their intentions which might be detrimental. The information posed may trigger political up heels, divide people on racial lines, may be libelous. Other offensive information include seditious and blasphemous information (Wall, 17). The limits of the offensive activities tend to vary from one country to another. Child pornography has been on the horizon with the invention of computer and the internet. Adults take advantage of minors since they are vulnerable to sex.
Computer fraud involves obtaining benefit by changing some information. Unauthorized transactions can be achieved by stealing output. Tracking information output may trigger crimes since this information can be used to perform illegal transactions. Computer coding can be used to effect malicious practices.
Programmers may alter codes for fraudulent purposes. Computer crimes can be done by affecting stored data either through deleting or making alteration.
Harassment crimes occur as a result of infringing something which may be harmful. Computer predators take advantage of minors who might have taken space in the internet. Harassment occurs by issuing derogatory comments. These comments may be directed to a certain race, nationality, religion or gender. the advancement in technology has made it possible to shop online. This facility has been used by many people to perform illegal activities such as drug trafficking (Wall, 30). Drug traffickers make use of the internet to find markets for their products. The internet has been widely used by drug traffickers to achieve their goals since they can not be traced easily. Internet enables virtual exchanges. These virtual exchanges promote crimes since people are free to participate in illegal activities without being traced.
Cyber terrorism involves tapping of information for the intention of malicious damage. Terrorists tap information to help them accomplish their mission. In conclusion, computer crime involves the alteration of information which affects computer networks.
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