There are three types of computer crime: 1. Computer Sabotage 2. Computer Abuse 3. Computer Fraud
1. Computer Sabotage: Use of malware to harm hardware/software. Examples: -Viruses:the user runs the program -Worms:stand alone. Infects the RAM in a network -Trojan Horse: logic bomb(when x do y), time bomb(certain time)
2. Computer Abuse: Irresponsible use of technology. Examples: spam.
3. Computer Fraud: Use of malware to gain access to a computer system to steal sensitive information. Examples: -Phising: collecting sensitive information through an email that pretends to be from a trusted source. -Keylogging: use of a keylogger(malware) to record the keystrokes on a keyboard to collect sensitive information