ASSIGNMENT: THEN VERSUS NOWMr. Carter is a convicted serial rapist. He would see women at work and follow them to their homes. He used burglar tools to break in while the victims were at work and then...

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Table of contents
Introduction    3
Traditional Crime: Burglary    3
Cybercrime Equivalent    4
Target Selection    4
Access    4
Information Gathering    5
Location    5
Evidence    5
Impact    6
Conclusion    6
References    7
Introduction
Technology's quick development has ushered in a digital age that extends to the world of criminal activity. By contrasting a conventional crime, burglary, with its contemporary cybercrime counterparts, hacking and identity theft, we explore the fascinating progression of crime in this project. This paper emphasises the significant influence that technology has had on the perpetrators, victims, and outcomes of criminal activity. Customary Crime: Burglary is a historically pervasive crime that is defined by unauthoritative intrusion into a physical area, frequently with the purpose to steal or inflict harm. Criminals frequently pick their victims based on factors including physical closeness, familiarity with the victim's routine, and security flaws that may be seen. Hacking and identity theft are the burglary of the digital era, and they are the equivalent of cybercrime. Cybercriminals use flaws in digital systems to obtain access without authorization, exfiltrate private data, or commit identity theft. Due to this development, criminals may target people and organisations with unparalleled accuracy and anonymity, operating on a worldwide scale.
Traditional Crime: Burglary
    Burglary is an old and common criminal behaviour that involves breaking and entering someone's house or property without permission with the intention of committing theft, damage, or other illegal acts. With a long history that dates back centuries, this classic crime is characterised by physical trespassing and intrusion. Burglars frequently choose their victims based on a number of criteria, such as surveillance, familiarity with the victim's routine, or closeness to the place. Physical intruders use tools and methods including forceful entry, window smashing, and lock picking to obtain access. Traditional thieves frequently have to settle for what they can witness, learn from friends, neighbours, or publicly...