cyberfraud
Digital theft scheme
Cyberfraud is fraud committed through digital means—the internet, email, or computer networks.
It encompasses schemes like phishing, identity theft, fake online stores, and romance scams.
The company lost millions to cyberfraud when hackers impersonated executives requesting wire transfers.
The cyber- prefix simply marks the electronic medium; the underlying deception is as old as fraud itself.
Fraudulent credential harvesting
Harmful computer programs
- ransomwareHostage-taking code
- keyloggerSoftware recording typed input
- spywareHidden surveillance program
- botnetRemotely controlled infected computers
rootkit · RAT · backdoor · zero-day · DDoS · brute-force · dropper
Network access control system
- antivirusMalware detection program
- encryptionConverting data into code
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
- two-factorAuthentication using paired credentials
biometrics · VPN · SSL · CAPTCHA · tokenization · chargeback
Pursuing legal charges
- indictmentFormal charge from jury
- convictionFirmly held belief
- extraditionFugitive transfer between jurisdictions
- restitutionRestoring what was lost
sentencing · FBI · Interpol · class-action · compliance · whistleblower · arrest · investigation
phishing
Fraudulent credential harvesting
malware
Harmful computer programs
- ransomwareHostage-taking code
- keyloggerSoftware recording typed input
- spywareHidden surveillance program
botnet · rootkit · RAT · backdoor · zero-day · DDoS · brute-force · dropper
firewall
Network access control system
- antivirusMalware detection program
- encryptionConverting data into code
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
two-factor · biometrics · VPN · SSL · CAPTCHA · tokenization · chargeback
prosecution
Pursuing legal charges
- indictmentFormal charge from jury
- convictionFirmly held belief
- extraditionFugitive transfer between jurisdictions
restitution · sentencing · FBI · Interpol · class-action · compliance · whistleblower · arrest · investigation
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Public-area criminal activity
confidence tricks · mail fraud · pickpocketing · burglary · embezzlement
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Protection of digital systems
fraud prevention · identity protection · cyber defense · encryption · digital forensics
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