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Cybercrime

Subject

Cybercrime

Main victims

Individuals • society • organizations

Primary cause

Advances in technology and malicious intent

Type of crime

Theft, control, and malicious activities

Countermeasures

Cyber-security measures • awareness campaigns • constant vigilance

Law enforcement

Specialized cyber-police forces

Societal impact

Heightened security and privacy concerns, altered societal norms

Criminal elements

Cybercriminals • malicious AIs • hackers

Place of occurrence

Global, digital and physical realms

Cybercrime