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Computer crime or cybercrime is a form of crime where the Internet or computers are used as a medium to commit crime. Issues surrounding this type of crime have become high-profile, particularly those surrounding hacking, copyright infringement, child pornography, and child grooming. There are also problems of privacy when confidential information is lost or intercepted, lawfully or otherwise. Computer crime encompass a broad range of potentially illegal activities. Generally, however, it may be divided into one of two types of categories: (1) crimes that target computer networks or devices directly; (2) crimes facilitated by computer networks or devices, the primary target of which is independent of the computer network or device. Examples of crimes that primarily target computer networks or devices would include:
Examples of crimes that merely use computer networks or devices would include: A common example is when a person starts to steal information from sites, or cause damage to, a computer or computer network. This can be entirely virtual in that the information only exists in digital form, and the damage, while real, has no physical consequence other than the machine ceases to function. In some legal systems, intangible property cannot be stolen and the damage must be visible, e.g. as resulting from a blow from a hammer. Where human-centric terminology is used for crimes relying on natural language skills and innate gullibility, definitions have to be modified to ensure that fraudulent behavior remains criminal no matter how it is committed. A computer can be a source of evidence. Even though the computer is not directly used for criminal purposes, it is an excellent device for record keeping, particularly given the power to encrypt the data. If this evidence can be obtained and decrypted, it can be of great value to criminal investigators. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License Island made out of aircraft carriers where internet crime is committed? Q. I was recently told about an island which was made out of aircraft carriers and is afloat somewhere. Apparently, the island has no laws, and is responsible for a lot of internet crime that has been committed over the years. I cant seem to find any information about this island..let alone a name!! Can anyone please help me and perhaps give me a link to some websites about it? I dont know of its location or much at all about it... Asked by Klik - Tue Apr 1 09:17:42 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments A. Actually, you're not that far off. Although your question is a great example of the "telephone game", as with all things passed by word of mouth, there is always some truth to the idea. There is a steel platform off the english coast, which was built during World War II. It was a Naval Fort used for many things but eventually abandoned. It was "taken over" by Roy Bates in the 60's and named Sealand, it is officially known today as the Principality of Sealand. It is considered a micronation. They have their own monetary system, stamps, and passports. They have "sold" stewardship of the Principality to an internet company because of the safe haven status that owning your own country provides. So there is no floating atol of aircraft… [cont.] Answered by Michael I - Tue Apr 1 10:24:23 2008 How is it "Internet crime gangs,Hackers cannot be tracked by our government, or is it our government? ? Q. or is it to keep the $$$ circulatin?? And these hackers- do they have 9-5 jobs. Could someone please tell me in detail exactly the criteria,knowledge,experi ence,timeframe,a no tracking device they use & state of mind they are using??!! If someone threatened @ the usa whitehouse we all know that person & thier pc would confiscated immediately. but the hackers run free! i dont buy it! I am outraged!! Asked by Chocalla - Mon Oct 27 01:58:29 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. Depending on how big the fish is then its worth catching it. If your computer or my computer gets hacked then thats way tooo small of a fish to fry. But if your life is in danger of course they will catch these hackers. But most of the time these hackers are from other countries which they dont have as strict rules and regulations that we have. One big example would be Nigeria. Their government doesnt care if they scam or hack people. Your best bet would be don't reply to emails you dont know and don't go on stupid websites ( suck as illegal websites (downloading free music or software) and porn websites) and you will be fine. Answered by Certified Ethical Hacker - Mon Oct 27 02:09:32 2008 whom do i contact to report a crime done on the internet?
Q. I scammed out of a large amount of money from a lady on the internet. Asked by Lois A - Fri Sep 29 10:39:35 2006 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments A. the FBI, Secret Service and Homeland Security Department. also file a police report with your local police department to get the ball rolling. advise your financial institution this happened and contact your local news media. Answered by scififed - Fri Sep 29 11:29:08 2006 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Internet Crime" From Wikiquote under the GNU Free Documentation License.
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