There are many different types of computer crime. I will start off with the most infamous and feared one, hacking. Hacking is what most people first think of when they think of computer crime. It is easy to find someone who knows someone affected by hacking, or even to find someone who, himself, has been a victim of hacking.
Originally, hacking was not such a feared word. It used to be used to describe computer geniuses, who were looking to reach the most complex concepts that the computer world had to offer. However, a few black sheep, and the word is now used in a negative manner. Hacking is now commonly defined as someone breaking into or “cracking” into a computer system and causing much harm to that system. It also relates to those who explore code and attempt to do harm or steal that code. While the true definition of a hacker is someone who loves to explore, can theorize and program easy and well, and just is a plain expert, the world has been turned off to this term because of the malicious acts of few. (home.planet.nl)
Another type of computer crime is called, the “Trojan Horses”. This term refers to someone pretending to do a seemingly useful and desirable task, while in actuality they are performing a deceiving and deceptive act. An example of this is someone writing a seemingly harmless program, while the program really contains harmful code and data. There have even been programs that were “Trojan Horses”. These programs were supposed to search and find viruses, but the program turned out to be very harmful to those who used it. (home.sandiego.edu)
Viruses are commonly called “Trojan Horses”, as they usually disguise their true harm. Viruses are defined as a piece of programming code that can have devastating effects to one’s computer. Viruses are so dangerous because they can automatically be sent to another computer without one actually sending the program. Viruses most commonly come in an e-mail or attachment, a downloadable file, or on a CD-ROM or diskette. Most of the time, the source of the virus does not even know the virus is contained in the file or program. Some viruses must lie in wait until the computer does something to trigger the code into action.
The documentary Rise of the Hackers, focuses on the rising criminal use of hacking and how it is effecting multiple areas of technology. The documentary describes simple and complicated situations concerning hacking, but there still questions that must be answered when it comes to hacking and crime. The main question is in trying to determine why a person would choose to commit computer hacking. There are various theories already present within the criminal justice system that may explain at a micro-level and macro-level. These theories would explain why offenders would commit the crimes, but it may not answer the full scope of the question. The Routine Activities Theory would help to explain why offenders offend, why victims are victimized,
There are different types of computer crimes that many people become victims of every day. Computer crime is any crime that involves a computer and a network. The computer may have been used in the commission of a crime, or it may be the target ("Computer Crime: Chapter 2: What Are the Crimes? ", n.d.) - " Crimes such as data diddling, pump and dump, social engineering and spoofing are computer crimes. Even though these crimes are difficult due to privacy issues, the new technology has made investigations and prosecutions well organized and effective.
Hacking has two primary definitions; the first refers to the enthusiastic and skilful use of computers to solve problems (Techterms, 2013); the second, to “gain unauthorized access to data in a system or computer” (Oxford Dictionaries, 2013). In the context of this essay the second definition is more appropriate and will be the meaning inferred throughout. This definition also more closely aligns with legal terminology used in the UK when describing the hacking of computers. The Computer Misuse Act (1990) introduced three criminal offenses:
Eugenics refers to the scientific study or a belief that it is possible to improve the human race through genetics and by discouraging people with undesirable traits or genetic defects from reproduction. The fundamental aspect is to encourage reproduction by people who possess desirable traits- positive eugenics. Eugenics is a social philosophy that was promoted worldwide in the 20th century by influential individuals and governments with the aims of improving the adaptation of future populations. Various sources seek to explore the background, philosophical aspects, effects, and dynamics of eugenics.
...ieth century, Governments used eugenics as a tool with which they promoted propaganda and personal bias as scientific fact. Eugenics began innocently promoting healthier living by breeding wanted genetic traits together, but it quickly took a downfall promoting social control over the population.
Sir Francis Galton first coined the term eugenics to mean something similar to his cousin Charles Darwin’s Theory of Evolution. Galton believed humans could be bred similarly like animals, for better intelligence, beauty and talent, while those of unwan...
Positive eugenics aims to improve the quality of life through increasing reproduction by those in society who are deemed to harbor the best traits, with this feat usually being accomplished by way of voluntary measures. This form of eugenics was the original form, defined in 1883 by the British scientist Francis Galton as, “ a moral philosophy to improve humanity by encouraging the ablest and healthiest people to have more children.” The modern definition of positive eugenics is almost identical to this. Galton, a relative of the evolutionary pioneer Charles Darwin, is considered the father of the eugenics movement. Galton claimed that the human race could be enhanced by means of “artificial selection”, achieved through the reproduction of those with desired traits, leading to an improved human race over...
Hacking has been around since the birth of computers. When the term hacking was first used, its meaning was not that of how we think of it today. At the origins of computing, a hacker was considered to be just a "creative programmer (Baase, 2003)." Early forms of computer games as well as the beginnings of operating systems were discovered and created by these original hackers. These hackers plunged into systems as a way of an intellectual challenge and to aspire to gain knowledge (Baase, 2003). Kevin Mitnick believes he falls into this realm of hackers. Hackers in today's era are now looked upon as criminals who invade the privacy rights of individuals and have the ability to deliver worms/viruses. The differences are that hackers today have full intentions of delivering terrible viruses and worms. Mitnick was one of the most infamous hackers during the 1980's. He molded his hacking style around the stupidity of humans and his quest for intellectual knowledge. The ways in which he wiggled his way into computer systems extenuates many of the issues surrounding computer security and privacy.
Some claim that the ultimate goal of eugenics is a patriotic one; namely, to increase the commercial and fighting efficiency of a nation. Others, however, intend not to advocate it on these grounds, but would rather recommend it as a road to increased happiness; or, at any rate, as a means of preventing much unnecessary misery. Francis Galton whom coined the term defined eugenics as “the science of improvement of the human race germ plasm through “better breeding”’. Although this may sound like a positive advancement, consequently, those who do not meet certain requirements are eliminated, or at least, prevented from passing on their ‘infected’ genes to future generations. The possibility that someone may be reje...
Computer crime is defined as, “Criminal activity directly related to the use of computers, specifically illegal trespass into the computer system or database of another, manipulation or theft of stored or on-line data, or sabotage of equipment and data.”(1). This includes both crimes using computers and crimes against computers.
The term “hacker” has been in use since the early 1980’s due to mass media usage to describe computer criminals. The use of this term is vastly used by the general population and most are not aware that there are different meanings to the word. People within the computing community especially within the programming subculture emphasize the use of the term “crackers” for computer security intruders (cyber criminals). Early hackers rarely used their skills for financial gain as a motivation for their criminal behavior in that time cybercrime was infantile and largely seen as a practical joke or game by those who committed it. Bob Thomas created the first credited computer worm n...
Just as traditional criminal activities, cybercrime can take many forms and occur virtually anytime and anywhere. Criminals committing cybercrime use very different methods, depending on their abilities and goals. This should not surprise anyone after all cybercrime is merely an activity "criminal" to the ingredient that adds a computer or an electronic network for its commission.
These are the most common types of Cyber Crimes people see on a daily basis. Although the internet is a great source for making money in legal ways, it is also used for plenty of malicious black market money scams. It is imperative to always carefully browse the internet, when downloading programs, and talking to people online. Works Cited "Cyberstalking" Marshall University. Marshall University, n.d. -.
...ng to many individuals who have suffered from hacking, phishing, scams, identity theft, fraud etc. Computer crime describes a very broad category of offenses, which include anything that requires an electronic device or the Internet. Cybercrime is now a global issue and it has a major impact on every individual or business that interacts with technology and the World Wide Web. When important information is stolen, not only are individuals at risk of becoming part of greater crimes but it can also affect an entire country when its national secrets are stolen. In the end I may conclude that computer crime is a dangerous crime that all individuals should be aware of due to the many devastating results it can cause. Cybercrime cannot be stopped due to the high levels it has reached, but immunity can be used to keep safe from it or at least keep individuals less at risk.
The advantages of technology and the internet have led more criminals to use cyberspace to commit crimes. The threat of cybercrime is increasing as globalization continues to spread across the world. While the impact of globalization has led to amazing, new discoveries throughout the world, Internet connectivity has also made cybercrime easier. America and the rest of the world have become more reliant on technology and use it in more aspects of their lives, technology-users make themselves more vulnerable to cyber attacks. Globalization and the growing use of computers in the world have given people a motive to learn more about computing and become more knowledgeable as programmers. As these people learn more, there is a risk that they will use their new intelligence to commit cybercrimes.