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Classification of Cybercrime
Cybercrime can be classified into various categories based on the target or the
nature of the crime. Here are four broad classifications of cybercrime:
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Cybercrime Against Individuals:
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 Examples:
 Identity Theft: Unauthorized access to personal information
with the intent to commit fraud or other criminal activities.
 Cyberstalking: Harassment or stalking through online channels,
such as social media, email, or messaging platforms.
 Online Harassment: Bullying, intimidation, or threatening
behavior conducted on the internet.
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Cybercrime Against Property:
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 Examples:
 Online Fraud: Deceptive practices aimed at financial gain,
including schemes like phishing, lottery scams, and investment
fraud.
 Intellectual Property Theft: Unauthorized use or replication of
copyrighted material, software, or trade secrets.
 Digital Piracy: Unauthorized distribution or reproduction of
digital content such as movies, music, or software.
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Cybercrime Against Organizations:
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 Examples:
 Data Breaches: Unauthorized access to an organization's
sensitive data, often resulting in the exposure of personal
information.
 Denial-of-Service (DoS) Attacks: Overloading a computer
system or network to disrupt its normal functioning, making it
unavailable to users.
 Insider Threats: Malicious activities carried out by individuals
within an organization, such as employees or contractors.
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Cybercrime Against Society:
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 Examples:
 Cyber Terrorism: The use of computer technology to conduct
terrorist activities, including attacks on critical infrastructure.
 Spread of Malware: Intentional dissemination of malicious
software to compromise computer systems or networks.
 Child Exploitation: Any form of online exploitation involving
minors, such as child pornography or online grooming.
These classifications provide a framework for understanding the diverse range

of cybercrimes that can occur. It's important to note that the nature of cyber
threats is dynamic, and new forms of cybercrime may emerge over time as
technology evolves. Law enforcement agencies, cybersecurity professionals,
and policymakers continuously work to address and prevent these cyber
threats.
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GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE
Certainly! These are key events and initiatives related to addressing and
understanding various aspects of economic crime and cybercrime:
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Council of Europe (CoE): Conference on Criminological Aspects of
Economic Crime - Strasbourg (1976):
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 The Council of Europe organized a conference in 1976 to discuss the
criminological aspects of economic crime. It aimed to bring together
experts to better understand and address crimes related to the
economy.
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U.S. Justice Department: Criminal Justice Resource Manual (1979):
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 In 1979, the U.S. Justice Department created a Criminal Justice
Resource Manual. This manual likely provided valuable information and
resources for law enforcement and criminal justice professionals to
handle various types of crimes.
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First Interpol Training Seminar for Investigators of Computer Crime -
Paris (1981):
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 Interpol, the international police organization, conducted its first
training seminar in 1981 specifically focused on investigators dealing
with computer-related crimes. This event aimed to enhance the skills of
law enforcement in handling emerging challenges in the digital realm.
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Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD):
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 The OECD, in 1986, through its Committee for Information and
Communications Policy, made recommendations to member countries
on how to approach and regulate information and communication
technologies to ensure their responsible use.
G-8 Senior Experts on Transnational Organized Crime:

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 The G-8, a group of major industrialized nations, established a High
Tech Subgroup in 1998 to address the challenges posed by
transnational organized crime in the context of rapidly advancing
technology.
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Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime (AMMTC) (2004):
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 In 2004, ASEAN held a Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime,
emphasizing the need for collaboration among Southeast Asian nations
to combat crimes that transcend national borders.
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International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Global Cybersecurity
Agenda (2007):
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 The ITU launched the Global Cybersecurity Agenda in 2007 to promote
international cooperation in addressing cybersecurity challenges. It
focused on building partnerships, raising awareness, and developing
strategies to enhance global cybersecurity.
These initiatives and events reflect the international community's recognition

of the importance of collaboration, information sharing, and coordinated
efforts to address the evolving landscape of economic and cybercrime. They
also highlight the need for guidelines and strategies to effectively combat
these types of crimes on a global scale.
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These classifications provide a framework for understanding the diverse range

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G-8 Senior Experts on Transnational Organized Crime:

These initiatives and events reflect the international community's recognition

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