Computer crime

However, the internet and computer can be used in negative ways, which can have destructive impact on societies. Cybercrime is a threat against different organisations and people who computers connected to the internet and particularly mobile technology. Cybercrime can be defined as a type of crime committed by cybercriminals who use a computer as a tool and the internet as a connection in order to reach a variety of objectives such as fraud, illegal downloading…

The continuing technological revolution in communications and information exchange over the past years has led to a growth in a new form of crime, cybercrime. Hence, criminals across the globe have invented various ways to use computer technology for theft, fraud as well as harassment. According to Holder and Jaishankar (2011, cited in Tiganoaia, 2013), cybercrime is defined as “an offence that is committed against individuals or groups of individuals with a criminal motive to intentionally…

individuals with access to the world wide web, telephoning, email and so forth, but the advancements made in law enforcement go beyond these avenues. In the 1920’s and 30’s, crime reports were kept on index cards, filled away in cabinets because there were not any online data collecting abilities at the time. With the invention of computers and software programs, all of that data had to be collected and imputed for reference. Today, with just a click of the mouse, an officer can retrieve…

The next major question that one must ask is, how should Christians view crime and the laws pertaining it. First of all, Christians should be involved in the political systems and should shape the laws to reflect what we believe. Laws should be Biblically based and should encourage people to stray from sin. They should be focused around the Ten Commandments, and should reflect the teaching of Jesus. In DLVK I-6 Charles Adams says, “We need to remember that there are always two levels of…

sector. In this attack conducted by unknown actors “30 thousand computers integral to Saudi Arabia and Qatar’s energy sector were rendered useless”, and he warned that America 's critical infrastructure and corporations are in danger just as much if not more so than any other country in the world. In order to better understand the danger in which…

Computer forensics – Code of Ethics and Morals Introduction Computerized crime scene investigation, otherwise called PC and system legal sciences, as numerous definitions. Most generally, it is viewed as the use of science to the recognizable proof, accumulation, examination, and investigation of information while saving the respectability of the data and keeping up a strict chain of care for the information. Personal computer and legal sciences is the act of distinguishing, separating and…

non-negotiable requirement, without which the rules of law and order in a computer dependent society will fade and vanish. The growth of global trade also requires digital law and order. Digital integrity is the common denominator for prosperity and progress. It is the critical factor in a computer dependent life style. While digital integrity remains elusive, trade, prosperity and survival are all at stake. The digital computer must be trustworthy. This is an engineering problem no different…

most of my concentration classes. For instance I took computer fundamental classes in operating systems, programming, and database to advance in web systems development and data communications and networking. To be successful in web systems development I needed some understanding and become familiar in programming. Programming is basically learning a computer language it will allow you to tell the computer what design you want or command the computer. The prerequisites for data communications…

As claimed by Andrew Beattie “There are hackers who do good work, by hacking into sites in order to inform and help improve that person's security.” His statement shows a more positive side on the topic in this argument. Although a consensus shows that a large amount of people think of hacking as obtaining personal information illegally, not all hackers are as bad because they use their skills for testing company security and to help spread awareness of certain issues. The argument of this topic…

to capitalize on breaching computer systems. Monetary gain is a large motivator, in addition to, revenge, seeking joy in mischief, wishing to make a political statement, gloating in the exaltation of the crime, and satisfying sexual behaviors that are outlawed. While some of the original hackers still exist, it has become easier for those not as bright and skilled to partake in hacking, and therefore people from all walks of life have entered the arena of computer crime. Making easy money,…