Computer crime involves the illegal use of computers and networks, such as gaining unauthorized access, using technology for criminal purposes, or engaging in activities like hacking, cracking, embezzlement, or theft of information. Common computer crimes include using "bombs" to cause system damage at a set time, "piggybacking" by riding into a system on an authorized user's access, the "salami technique" of funneling small stolen amounts from many sources, "scavenging" by searching trash for sensitive information, and "zapping" security systems with bypass software.

1. Computer crime

2. What ?? Crime that involve computer and network. Use of information technology for illegal purposes that has been access without permission.

3. HACKER: person who attempts to gain access to computer illegally @have high degree of computer expertise @ social engineering CRACKER: person who uses computer to engage in illegal activity.

4. Methods computer criminals use bomb Piggybacking Salami technique scavenging Zapping

5. bomb A program that runs specific date and time to cause unwanted and unauthorized functions. Can cause serious damage to a system.

6. piggybacking An illicit user ‘rides’ into the system on the back of an authorized user. Always log out of any system you log into.

7. Salami technique An embezzlement technique where small ‘slices’ of money are funneled into accounts. It involve the theft of small amounts of assets from large number of sources without noticeable.

8. scavenging Searching company trash cans and dumpsters for lists of information Search for: @bank account numbers @credit card numbers

9. ZAPPING Refers to variety of software designed to bypass all security systems.