Select a current computer-crime trend. Write a 1,400- to 1,750-word paper that describes a cybercrime trend that society is confronted with today. Within the paper, address the following key elements:...

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Running Head: CYBERCRIME & ISSUES 1
Introduction to Cybercrime & the Issues
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CYBERCRIME AND ISSUES 2
Abstract
In this report cybercrimes which are very regular these days will be discussed, along with the
laws related to the cybercrimes and the penalties for the cybercriminals. Cybercrimes are very
common these days. The technology has given us a lot of comfort and has made our life very
easy with just a click of mouse. But the picture at the other side is very dangerous and full of
risks too and hence cannot be ignored. The ease and comfort which a mouse click provides can
turn into a dangerous zone which can harm the security of the individual as well as the financial
harms. A government should take the important measures in the form of acts or laws so that
these types of crimes can be controlled.
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Introduction
Any illegal activity or crime done through any means of networks or computers is known
as Cybercrime. These illegal activities vary from a fraud to serious scams. These activities are
increasing day by day. Cybercrime is so dangerous these days as it can harm a nation’s security
as well. Cybercrime is also known as computer crime. These types of crime follow different
trends to make their mission possible. One important characteristics of cyber criminal is that
they must possess some kind of technical knowledge.
Computer-Crime Trend
Change is the only thing which is constant in nature. And the computer’s world is full of changes
and challenges. Every day some new changes are being incorporated in the computer’s
technology so that the processes can be improved further, efficiency of the system can be
increased, etc. The technology has made the life of a human being so easy. These days most of
the people use the technology in their day to day tasks, for example, billing, ticket booking,
shopping, banking, etc. As everything has its pros and cons, the same applies to the computer
technology as well. There are a lot of risks associated with this technology. Computers are very
powerful and they can also be the most harmful or dangerous things. People can use power of
computers to steal the important information of others, be it a personal or professional. People
can steal important business information; they can send malicious viruses so that the services
cannot work in the normal manner. Some viruses are very dangerous as they can change or
update the important information saved in the system. These results in inefficient working of the
system or the services can also stop working due to this. This report will discuss about the scams
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associated with cyber-crime, people who are involved in this crime, laws &...