digital security

“Digital security refers to ensuring the ability to use digital information and information systems without interference, disruption, unauthorized access or data collection”

Online security is one of the big things everyone is scared of. No one knows exactly what website is secure and which in isn't.

There are 10 main Cyber crimes. Namely:

• Spoofing:
• Accessing a computer without authorization and falsifying information on someone else's behalf
• Blackmail/ Extortion:
• using the internet to threaten others to cause damage so that the person pays money for them to stop.
• Assessing Sorted Communications:
• Also known as a hacker
•  Intentionally accessing, without authorization, a facility through which an electronic communication service is provided.
• Sports Betting
• Engaging in the business of betting or wagering on any sporting event or contest over the Internet. 
• Non-delivery of merchandise
•  Devising any scheme to defraud, or for obtaining money or property by means of false or fraudulent pretenses, or promises, and using the Internet for the purpose of executing the scheme.
• Electronic Harrassment
•  Anonymously using the Internet to annoy, abuse, threaten, or harass the person who receives the communication.
• Child Pornography
• Using the Internet to transmit child pornography.
• Prosisitution:
• Persuading, inducing, enticing, or coercing any individual to travel in interstate commerce to engage in prostitution.
• Drug Trafficking
• Delivering, distributing, or dispensing a controlled substance by means of the Internet.
• Criminal Copyright Infringement:
• Infringing a copyright for financial gain...or by distributing a work being prepared for commercial distribution on a computer network.

Stephen, N. 2012. The 10 most common Internet Crimes
Available Online[http://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2012/11/the-10-most-common-internet-crime/ ] Accessed on 20 / 06 / 2015.