Title: What is cybercrime? Types and how to protect yourself | Kaspersky
Headings: Tips on how to protect yourself against cybercrime
Tips on how to protect yourself against cybercrime
What is cybercrime?
Types of cybercrime
Examples of cybercrime
Malware attacks
Phishing
Distributed DoS attacks
How to protect yourself against cybercrime
Keep software and operating system updated
Use anti-virus software and keep it updated
Use strong passwords
Never open attachments in spam emails
Do not click on links in spam emails or untrusted websites
Do not give out personal information unless secure
Contact companies directly about suspicious requests
Be mindful of which website URLs you visit
Keep an eye on your bank statements

Content: These include stealing confidential data, using the computer to carry out other criminal acts, or causing damage to data. A famous example of a malware attack is the WannaCry ransomware attack, a global cybercrime committed in May 2017. Ransomware is a type of malware used to extort money by holding the victim’s data or device to ransom. WannaCry is type of ransomware which targeted a vulnerability in computers running Microsoft Windows. When the WannaCry ransomware attack hit, 230,000 computers were affected across 150 countries. Users were locked out of their files and sent a message demanding that they pay a BitCoin ransom to regain access. Worldwide, the WannaCry cybercrime is estimated to have caused $4 billion in financial losses. Phishing
A phishing campaign is when spam emails, or other forms of communication, are sent en masse, with the intention of tricking recipients into doing something that undermines their security or the security of the organization they work for. Phishing campaign messages may contain infected attachments or links to malicious sites. Or they may ask the receiver to respond with confidential information
A famous example of a phishing scam from 2018 was one which took place over the World Cup.