cybercrimes
Digital law violations
Cybercrimes are illegal activities conducted through computers or the internet.
The category includes hacking, identity theft, fraud, ransomware attacks, and distribution of illegal content.
The FBI investigates cybercrimes that cross state lines.
Also spelled as two words: cyber crimes.
Fraudulent credential harvesting
- ransomwareHostage-taking code
- DDoSTraffic flood attack
- data breachUnauthorized access to protected information
- identity theftStealing personal data criminally
cyberattack · man-in-the-middle · credential stuffing · social engineering · SIM swapping · cryptojacking · cyberespionage · account takeover
Microscopic infectious agent
- wormLimbless soil invertebrate
- spywareHidden surveillance program
- ransomwareHostage-taking code
- botnetRemotely controlled infected computers
keylogger · rootkit · adware · backdoor · exploit · payload · scareware · malvertising
Disguising criminal proceeds' origins
- fraudIntentional criminal trickery
- embezzlementFraudulent taking of entrusted assets
- extortionObtaining through threats
- blackmailCoercion through damaging threats
counterfeiting · carding · wire fraud · bank fraud · ponzi scheme · pump and dump · insider trading · tax evasion
Fraudulent imitation
- penetrationEntry into something
- vulnerabilityOpenness to harm
- encryptionConverting data into code
- obfuscationDeliberate concealment through confusion
privilege escalation · reverse engineering · code injection · keylogging
Network access control system
- antivirusMalware detection program
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
- two-factorAuthentication using paired credentials
- biometricsBody-based identity verification
VPN · intrusion detection · security patch · encryption · forensics · penetration testing · access control · honeypot
Protection of digital systems
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- legislationOfficial enactment of statutes
- privacyFreedom from observation
data protection · cyberlaw · digital rights · governance · oversight · surveillance · GDPR · international cooperation
phishing
Fraudulent credential harvesting
- ransomwareHostage-taking code
- DDoSTraffic flood attack
- data breachUnauthorized access to protected information
identity theft · cyberattack · man-in-the-middle · credential stuffing · social engineering · SIM swapping · cryptojacking · cyberespionage · account takeover · doxxing
virus
Microscopic infectious agent
- wormLimbless soil invertebrate
- spywareHidden surveillance program
- ransomwareHostage-taking code
botnet · keylogger · rootkit · adware · backdoor · exploit · payload · scareware · malvertising · drive-by download
money laundering
Disguising criminal proceeds' origins
- fraudIntentional criminal trickery
- embezzlementFraudulent taking of entrusted assets
- extortionObtaining through threats
blackmail · counterfeiting · carding · wire fraud · bank fraud · ponzi scheme · pump and dump · insider trading · tax evasion
spoofing
Fraudulent imitation
- penetrationEntry into something
- vulnerabilityOpenness to harm
- encryptionConverting data into code
obfuscation · privilege escalation · reverse engineering · code injection · keylogging
firewall
Network access control system
- antivirusMalware detection program
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
- two-factorAuthentication using paired credentials
biometrics · VPN · intrusion detection · security patch · encryption · forensics · penetration testing · access control · honeypot · backup
cybersecurity
Protection of digital systems
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- legislationOfficial enactment of statutes
privacy · data protection · cyberlaw · digital rights · governance · oversight · surveillance · GDPR · international cooperation · extradition
- crimesarson, burglary, robbery, kidnapping, vandalism
- Criminal Casesrobbery case, assault case, fraud case, arson case, drug case
- Latin crimedrug trafficking, drug cartel, gang violence, kidnapping, human trafficking
cybercrimesviolent crimes
Crimes involving force or threat
property crimes · armed robbery · burglary · mugging · assault
cybercrimescybersecurity
Protection of digital systems
cyber defense · ethical hacking · information security · digital citizenship
- cybercrime ringOrganized online criminal group