Question 3 - Long Answer Type Questions (5 Marks each) - Chapter 11 Class 11 - Societal Impact

What is cyber crime? What are its categories? 

Answer:

Cybercrime refers to criminal activities carried out through digital means or using computer networks and technology as tools or targets. These crimes involve unauthorized access, manipulation, or destruction of data, networks, or computer systems, with the intent to cause harm, steal information, commit fraud, or disrupt services.

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Various categories of cybercrimes are:  

• Cybercrimes against persons . 
• Cybercrimes against property .  
• Cybercrimes against the government.  
• Cybercrimes against persons include various crimes like transmission of child pornography , harassment (sexual, racial, religious or other) using e-mails and cyber stalking, posting and distributing obscene material . 

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