1 00:00:00,080 --> 00:00:02,660 Cybercrime in a nutshell. 2 00:00:02,690 --> 00:00:09,080 Cybercrime includes any illegal activity committed using a type of computing device or computer networks 3 00:00:09,080 --> 00:00:10,430 such as the Internet. 4 00:00:10,460 --> 00:00:18,440 The US Department of Justice DOJ defines cybercrime as any criminal offense committed against or with 5 00:00:18,440 --> 00:00:21,230 the use of a computer or computer network. 6 00:00:21,470 --> 00:00:25,120 The major motivation behind cybercrime is financial gain. 7 00:00:25,130 --> 00:00:29,330 Example spreading malware to steal access codes to bank accounts. 8 00:00:29,510 --> 00:00:35,990 However, a good portion of cybercrime has different motivations, like interrupting service, for example, 9 00:00:36,020 --> 00:00:43,400 DDoS attacks to stop services offered by the target organization stealing confidential data, example, 10 00:00:43,400 --> 00:00:50,270 consumer data, medical information, exchanging copyrighted materials in an unlawful way, and cyber 11 00:00:50,270 --> 00:00:53,480 espionage, corporate trade and military secrets. 12 00:00:53,510 --> 00:00:54,860 What is cybercrime? 13 00:00:55,370 --> 00:01:02,370 Cybercrime is defined as an unlawful action against any person using a computer, its systems and its 14 00:01:02,400 --> 00:01:04,800 online or offline applications. 15 00:01:04,830 --> 00:01:09,870 It occurs when information technology is used to commit or cover an offense. 16 00:01:10,050 --> 00:01:15,900 However, the act is only considered cybercrime if it is intentional and not accidental. 17 00:01:16,350 --> 00:01:18,200 Example of cybercrime. 18 00:01:18,270 --> 00:01:21,420 Here are some most commonly occurring cyber crimes. 19 00:01:21,420 --> 00:01:24,390 The fraud did by manipulating computer network. 20 00:01:24,870 --> 00:01:29,160 Unauthorized access to or modification of data or application. 21 00:01:29,310 --> 00:01:33,150 Intellectual property theft that includes software piracy. 22 00:01:33,300 --> 00:01:37,650 Industrial spying and access to or theft of computer materials. 23 00:01:37,680 --> 00:01:41,130 Writing or spreading computer viruses or malware.