Title: How Does Cyber Crime Happen and How to Avoid Becoming a Victim - Bright Hub
Headings: How Does Cyber Crime Happen and How to Avoid Becoming a Victim
How Does Cyber Crime Happen and How to Avoid Becoming a Victim
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Cyber Crime
Access Point Attacks
Negligence
Confidential Information
Putting Your Life on the Internet
Viruses, Trojans, and Worms
Resources
Image Credits
Article authored by R. Elizabeth C. Kitchen

Content: How Does Cyber Crime Happen and How to Avoid Becoming a Victim - Bright Hub
How Does Cyber Crime Happen and How to Avoid Becoming a Victim
2010-08-23
Security & Privacy, Internet
Page content
Cyber Crime
Access Point Attacks
Negligence
Confidential Information
Putting Your Life on the Internet
Viruses, Trojans, and Worms
Resources
Image Credits
Cyber Crime
Cyber crime can be simply defined as a type of crime committed via the internet. These crimes can be committed against property, persons, or government. No one is exempt from becoming a victim, but understanding how cyber crimes happen can help to avoid falling victim to one. So, how does cyber crime happen? Access Point Attacks
All networks have a weak spot, and some have several. Identifying and knowing where these weak spots are can help you determine the possible access points for attack. These weak spots are where hackers will enter a network when they target it. Some of the common access points that are attacked include: Unpatched or outdated network software. Obvious, old, or weak passwords.