Computer Crime

Virtually unknown 20 years ago, computer crime has rapidly become part of daily life. Computer crime, also known as cybercrime, includes a range of criminal activity associated with computers or networks. Cybercrimes include the theft of property or identity, stalking and bullying, child pornography, and the distribution of illegal goods and services. Computer crime also includes denial of service attacks, securities fraud, and a variety of emerging issues regarding copyright and intellectual property. Due to the disruptive potential of crimes directed at businesses ...