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Technological crimes : Issues and future weapons for prevention

INTRODUCTION MEANING OF CYBER CRIME Cyber crime or computer related crime is a crime that involves a computer and a network . The computer may have been used in the commission a crime, or it may be the target. Cybercrimes can be defined as offences that are committed against individuals or group of individuals with a criminal motive to intentionally harm the reputation of the victim or cause physical or mental harm, or loss, to the victim directly or indirectly, using modern telecommunication networks such as Internet (networks including but not limited to chat rooms, emails, notice board and groups) and mobile phones (Bluetooth/SMS/MMS) TYPES OF CYBER CRIMES 1. Hacking 2. Copyright infringement 3. Unwarranted mass surveillance 4. Child pornography 5. Child grooming 1. Hacking It is unauthorized intrusion into a computer or network. The person engaged in hacking activities is generally referred to as a hacker .This hacker may alter system or securi...