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 *[[Malware]]: This refers to software that is specifically designed to harm or exploit a computer or network. Examples include viruses, worms, and Trojan horses.
 *[[Phishing]]: This is a form of fraud that involves sending fake emails or text messages that appear to be from legitimate sources, in an attempt to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information, such as passwords or bank account numbers.
-*Social engineering: This refers to the use of psychological manipulation to trick people into divulging sensitive information or performing certain actions.
+*[[Social Engineering]]: This refers to the use of psychological manipulation to trick people into divulging sensitive information or performing certain actions.
 Some examples of cybercrime include:
-*Identity theft: This occurs when someone uses someone else's personal information, such as their name, address, or Social Security number, without their permission, in order to commit fraud or other crimes.
+*[[Identity Theft]]: This occurs when someone uses someone else's personal information, such as their name, address, or Social Security number, without their permission, in order to commit fraud or other crimes.
 *[[Ransomware]]: This is a type of malware that encrypts a victim's data and demands a ransom from the victim to restore access.
 *Distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks: These are attacks that involve overwhelming a website or online service with traffic in an attempt to make it unavailable to users.

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 There are several components that are common to many types of cybercrime. These may include:
-*Malware: This refers to software that is specifically designed to harm or exploit a computer or network. Examples include viruses, worms, and Trojan horses.
+*[[Malware]]: This refers to software that is specifically designed to harm or exploit a computer or network. Examples include viruses, worms, and Trojan horses.
-*Phishing: This is a form of fraud that involves sending fake emails or text messages that appear to be from legitimate sources, in an attempt to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information, such as passwords or bank account numbers.
+*[[Phishing]]: This is a form of fraud that involves sending fake emails or text messages that appear to be from legitimate sources, in an attempt to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information, such as passwords or bank account numbers.
 *Social engineering: This refers to the use of psychological manipulation to trick people into divulging sensitive information or performing certain actions.
 Some examples of cybercrime include:
 *Identity theft: This occurs when someone uses someone else's personal information, such as their name, address, or Social Security number, without their permission, in order to commit fraud or other crimes.
-*Ransomware: This is a type of malware that encrypts a victim's data and demands a ransom from the victim to restore access.
+*[[Ransomware]]: This is a type of malware that encrypts a victim's data and demands a ransom from the victim to restore access.
 *Distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks: These are attacks that involve overwhelming a website or online service with traffic in an attempt to make it unavailable to users.
-*Cyber espionage: This refers to the use of the internet to gather sensitive information from governments, businesses, or individuals for the purpose of espionage.
+*[[Cyber Espionage]]: This refers to the use of the internet to gather sensitive information from governments, businesses, or individuals for the purpose of espionage.

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−	'''~~Content Coming Soon~~'''	+	== What is Cyber Crime? ==
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		+	'''Cybercrime''' is a term used to describe criminal activities that are committed using the internet or other forms of digital communication. These crimes can be committed against individuals, businesses, and governments, and can range from simple nuisance crimes, such as spamming, to more serious offenses, such as identity theft and cyber warfare.
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		+	One of the primary purposes of cybercrime is to steal sensitive information or to disrupt the normal functioning of a computer or network. Cybercriminals may be motivated by a variety of factors, including profit, political or ideological beliefs, or simple mischief.
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		+	The role of cybercrime in society is complex and multifaceted. On the one hand, it can have serious consequences for victims, including financial losses, damage to reputation, and emotional distress. At the same time, it also serves as a catalyst for the development of new technologies and policies aimed at preventing and combating these crimes.
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		+	There are several components that are common to many types of cybercrime. These may include:
		+	*Malware: This refers to software that is specifically designed to harm or exploit a computer or network. Examples include viruses, worms, and Trojan horses.
		+	*Phishing: This is a form of fraud that involves sending fake emails or text messages that appear to be from legitimate sources, in an attempt to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information, such as passwords or bank account numbers.
		+	*Social engineering: This refers to the use of psychological manipulation to trick people into divulging sensitive information or performing certain actions.
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		+	Some examples of cybercrime include:
		+	*Identity theft: This occurs when someone uses someone else's personal information, such as their name, address, or Social Security number, without their permission, in order to commit fraud or other crimes.
		+	*Ransomware: This is a type of malware that encrypts a victim's data and demands a ransom from the victim to restore access.
		+	*Distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks: These are attacks that involve overwhelming a website or online service with traffic in an attempt to make it unavailable to users.
		+	*Cyber espionage: This refers to the use of the internet to gather sensitive information from governments, businesses, or individuals for the purpose of espionage.
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		+	==See Also==
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