Title: Types of CyberCrime and How to Protect against Them
Headings: Types of Cybercrime and How to Protect Yourself Against Them
Types of Cybercrime and How to Protect Yourself Against Them
What is cybercrime?
Cybercrime Classification
Cybercrime against individuals
Cybercrime against companies/organizations
Cybercrime against society
Cybercrime against government
What are the different types of cybercrime?
Identity theft
Botnets
Cyberstalking
Social engineering
Flood attacks
Potentially unwanted programs
Exploit kits
Phishing attacks
Illegal content
Online scams
How to prevent cybercrime?
Keep your software updated
Enable your system firewall
Use different/strong passwords
Use antivirus and anti-malware software
Activate your email’s anti-spam blocking feature
Use 2FA for all your online services
Encrypt your local hard disk
Shop only from secure and well-known websites
Use a WHOIS private service
Use a private-secured DNS server
Use a VPN
Encrypt your email
Monitor your children’s online activities
Conclusion

Content: Here are some of the most common ways systems and networks get attacked every day. Identity theft
Also known as identity fraud, this is one of the worst scenarios that can befall a victim of cybercrime. It starts with someone stealing your identity, allowing digital criminals to use identifiable data including your name, driver’s license, social security information and more — to commit fraud, steal property, misappropriate goods or use services in your name. Botnets
The word “botnet” comes from the roots “bot” and “network,” and it’s used to refer to a large number of controlled computers (bots) linked over a network (Internet). These botnets are used to spread malicious files and software, infect other systems, launch DDoS attacks, steal data, send spam campaigns and more. Cyberstalking
Cyberstalking is a form of cyberbullying, where an individual tries to threaten or harass other persons by using computer systems connected to the Internet. Most cyberstalking cases involve using anonymous communication systems such as email, social networks, instant messaging applications, etc.; anything relying on anonymity to protect the cyberstalker’s true identity. Social engineering
Social engineering is one of the most classic types of cyber attack that can be launched against individuals or organizations. It involves manipulating people to get valuable information that can later be used to illegally log into private protected systems or networks.