Cybercrime refers to criminal activities carried out by means of computers or the internet. The most common types of cybercrime include:
Identity theft – Stealing personal information to access financial resources or obtain false identification
Hacking – Illegally accessing computer systems and networks to steal data or disrupt services
Phishing scams – Use of fraudulent emails or websites to trick users into revealing personal or financial information
Malware attacks – Malicious software designed to infect devices and systems to damage, disable or gain access
Ransomware – Malware that encrypts data on a device or system until a ransom is paid
Online scams – Use of deception to cheat victims out of money online
Cyberstalking – Use of the internet to harass or intimidate victims
Financial fraud – Illegal manipulation of accounting systems and online transactions for financial gain