What is Cybercrime....?

Prologue

What is cybercrime? When did it all start? Who is involved? Why do they do it? Too many people are still in the dark about the nature and even existence of cybercrime. As this is a relatively new and rapidly progressing trend, society and the law have yet to catch up. It is essential, therefore, to have an idea about the who, what and why of cybercrime before getting into the depths and details of the how.

History

Cybercrime has had a short but highly eventful history. Apart from being an interesting study by itself, observing the history of cybercrime would also give the individual and society the opportunity to avoid the mistakes made in the past. Appropriate action can also be taken in the future.

The Cybercriminal

Who commits cybercrime? From behind the anonymous veil of the computer screen, the computer criminal operates in stealth. Anyone, of course, could be a cybercriminal but there are certain characteristics to look out for. Just as in the real world, building up a proper profile of the cybercriminal will make it easier to trace and apprehend him or her.

The Victim

Apart from having a cybercriminal profile, it is also essential to have a cybervictim profile. Only then will unsuspecting people who fit this profile be aware of the grave danger they may be in every time they switch on their computer.

Misconceptions

A little knowledge is a very bad thing, far worse than total ignorance. Many people who have been newly introduced to cyberspace have formed false or unjustified opinions about the who and what of cybercrime, leading to graver than expected consequences. It is time to come face to face with what we tend to think is true but actually is not.

Glossary

If you want to know exactly what is the meaning a particular technical word related to cybercrime, do not bother consulting the dictionary as many of the words found here are very new to the English language. Some can hardly be considered English words but it is necessary to know what they mean nonetheless.

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