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cybercrimealso known as computer crimeAny use of a computer as an instrument to further illegal ends, such as committing fraud, trafficking in child pornography and intellectual property, stealing identities, or violating privacy. Cybercrime, especially through the Internet, has grown in importance as the computer has become central to commerce, entertainment, and government. The international nature of cybercrimes has led to international cyberlaws. cybercrimeCrimes perpetrated over the Internet, typically having to do with online fraud. See cybercrook and cyberextortion. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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sis files, which are often used by cybercriminals for distributing malicious code. Today's cybercriminals are motivated by financial gain and are often highly organized. Russians are known as some of the most talented hackers and cybercriminals. |
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