There are many types of risks when it comes to digital security. When it comes to computers/laptops/tablets etc. these devices can be affected by malicious malware. There are sub categories of this Malicious Software, namely: Bot, Adware, Bugs and Rootkits. These programs run in the background without you even knowing it.
The risks of T&C’s are that they are often very long and people usually don’t read them.
Different types of Cyber-crimes
-Hacking: a person’s computer is “broken into” and his personal information can be accessed (Cross Domain Solutions, 2015)
-Theft: when a person’s steals and downloads music/movies/games and software. This is a copyright violation. (Cross Domain Solutions, 2015)
-Cyber stalking: online harassment and stalking. (Cross Domain Solutions, 2015)
-Child abuse: criminals talk to minors on social media/online dating and get them to send photos of themselves. (Cross Domain Solutions, 2015)
-Identity theft: Criminal accesses information of someone bank account/ credit card etc. to but things in the victims’ names. (Cross Domain Solutions, 2015)
(http://www.crossdomainsolutions.com/cyber-crime/)
How to avoid these crimes:
Hacking: Don’t download things from untrusted sites.
Theft: Make sure there is no one watching you when you draw money.
Cyber stalking: do not give your personal information to random people (Address, number etc.)
Child abuse: Monitor children’s devices to see what they get up to.
Identity theft: be careful when doing online transactions; make sure they are trusted sites.
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