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Cyber Crime
by James Hardy
Category : Computer and Internet |
Infiltration of technology in our communities has, by and large, proved to be beneficial. But like every other good thing, technology too can be exploited. This exploitation, among other things, has resulted in certain crimes being committed through or against computers, their affiliated networks and the information contained within them. Thus, came about the neologism of cyber crime. The concept of cyber crime is not radically different from that of conventional crime. Both include conduct whether act or omission, which cause breach of rules of law
As times changed, so did the nature of the cyber crime. More technological advances and cheaper access to hardware and software meant that the Internet became a domain anyone could access. More sinister fraud came to the attention of the authorities. With the escalation of the criminal element of the cyber crime, new laws were needed and specialist criminal defense lawyers were required. Furthermore, efficient law enforcement is further complicated by the transnational nature of cyberspace.
If you or someone in your family has been a victim of a cyber crime, whether the crime involves identity theft, fraud, online solicitation, or stalking, you may be unsure of what to do next. The FBI, in partnership with the National White Collar Crime Center, has helped establish an online source of help, the Internet Crime Complaint Center (ICCC), where internet users can file complaints for any type of online crime. After each complaint is reviewed and evaluated, the organization refers it to the law enforcement or regulatory agency that has appropriate jurisdiction. The site logs about 18,000 complaints each month.
ICCC accepts online Internet crime complaints from either the person who believes they were defrauded or from a third party to the complainant can best be processed if accurate and complete information accompanies the complaint. All you need to do is provide some needed information when filing a complaint at website: http://www.ic3.gov/complaint. A specific report of the incident is also required; along with any other relevant information you believe is necessary to support your complaint.
According to the ICCC, internet crime is defined as "any illegal activity involving one or more components of the Internet, such as websites, chat rooms, and/or email. Internet crime involves the use of the Internet to communicate false or fraudulent representations to consumers".
In addition to partnering with law enforcement and regulatory agencies, it will remain a priority objective of the IC3 to establish effective alliances with industry. These alliances will enable the IC3 to leverage both the intelligence and subject matter required in identifying and crafting an aggressive, proactive approach to combating cyber crime. For more information or to report a cyber crime, visit www.ic3.gov.
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About Author :
James Hardy is freelance programmer and blogger. |
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