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: 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. Social Engineering
Social engineering involves criminals making direct contact with you usually by phone or email. They want to gain your confidence and usually pose as a customer service agent so you’ll give the necessary information needed. This is typically a password, the company you work for, or bank information. Cybercriminals will find out what they can about you on the internet and then attempt to add you as a friend on social accounts. Once they gain access to an account, they can sell your information or secure accounts in your name.