Title: Types of Cybercrime - Panda Security Mediacenter
Headings: Types of Cybercrime
Types of Cybercrime
What is Cybercrime?
Cybercrimes can generally be divided into two categories:
Categories of Cybercrime
Types of Cybercrime
DDoS Attacks
Botnets
Identity Theft
Cyberstalking
Social Engineering
PUPs
Phishing
Prohibited/Illegal Content
Online Scams
Exploit Kits
History of Cybercrime
Impact of Cybercrime on Society
How to Fight Cybercrime
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Content: The hacker then hacks into the system once the network is down. Botnets
Botnets are networks from compromised computers that are controlled externally by remote hackers. The remote hackers then send spam or attack other computers through these botnets. Botnets can also be used to act as malware and perform malicious tasks. Identity Theft
This cybercrime occurs when a criminal gains access to a user’s personal information to steal funds, access confidential information, or participate in tax or health insurance fraud. They can also open a phone/internet account in your name, use your name to plan a criminal activity and claim government benefits in your name. They may do this by finding out user’s passwords through hacking, retrieving personal information from social media, or sending phishing emails. Cyberstalking
This kind of cybercrime involves online harassment where the user is subjected to a plethora of online messages and emails. Typically cyberstalkers use social media, websites and search engines to intimidate a user and instill fear. Usually, the cyberstalker knows their victim and makes the person feel afraid or concerned for their safety.