OVERVIEW

Any type of crime that involves the use of an online network or computer can be classified as a cyber crime. There are several different types of cyber crime, and it can be committed for a variety of reasons. Motives behind these crimes include monetary theft, computer damage, or stealing personal information/data. Cyber crime can be carried out by an organized group of people or novice hackers.

Cyber crime rates have increased steadily with the development of technology. Additionally, a number of variations of this type of crime have been committed over the years. These include email and internet fraud, identity fraud, theft of data, cyber extortion/ransomware, and others.