What is cybercrime?
Q: What is cybercrime?
A: Cybercrime is a crime that uses a computer and computer network to commit illegal activities.
Q: What are some examples of cybercrimes?
A: Examples of cybercrimes include doxxing, hacking, copyright issues, cyberterrorism, fraud, cyberbullying, spying, child grooming or hebephilic behavior.
Q: Are there laws against certain types of porn?
A: Yes, many countries have laws against certain types of porn such as twincest, fauxcest, child porn, bestiality and others.
Q: What is the primary effect of cybercrime?
A: The primary effect of cybercrime is financial; it can include many different types of profit-driven criminal activity including ransomware attacks and identity fraud.
Q: Who are some perpetrators of cybercrimes?
A: Perpetrators can range from lone users engaged in cyberbullying to state-sponsored actors like China's intelligence services.
Q: How do most criminals complete their crimes?
A: Most criminals rely on other actors to complete their crimes; this could be the creator of malware using the dark web to sell code or distributors using cryptocurrency brokers to hold virtual money in escrow.
