1. Chapter 19.1 Cyberlaw and Cybercrime
Business Law II
Chapter 19.1
Cyberlaw and Cybercrime

2. Introduction to CyberCrime

3. Development of Cyberlaw
Cyberlaw– the area of law which concerns computers and computer-related crimes
Cybercrime—any criminal activity associated with a computer

4. Two approaches to develop cyberlaw:
Cybertrespass Approach (or computer trespass)
Any illegal activity already in the criminal code committed by using a computer
Rewriting of Criminal Code
Some states have written statutes for every crime that can possibly be committed by using a computer
This is difficult since each new statute must be individually created by state legislature

5. Cybercrimes
Cyberspoofing: When a user creates a false identity or adopts an identity of another user while using computer to commit fraud (Phishing)
False s, false websites
They attempt to lure people and obtain personal information of their victims
Cyberpiracy: Using a computer to steal data stored in digital format
(intellectual property theft)

6. Cybercrimes Cont.
3. Cyberblackmail: Use of data unlawfully obtained by computer to pressure victim into granting payoff
Users who spend time in chat rooms are vulnerable
Cyberblackmaler often befriends a person, learns damaging information, then uses it to extort money

7. CyberCrimes Cont.
Identity Theft—using computer to steal financial, employment, educational, medical, and personal information
Attempt to obtain credit card numbers, PINS, SSN, access codes, etc.
Use the data to empty bank accounts, run up credit card bill, steal cash, and disrupt personal life.
Cyberterrorism—using computer person interrupts national infrastructure
Powergrids, air traffic control system, and the national defense

8. Cybercrimes Cont.
Cybervandalism—disrupting, damaging, or destroying web site or computer network
Hackers- usually done for revenge or to attack a business
Cybergerm Warfare—transmit computer virus to destroy others computer files/systems
Firewalls and anti-virus software can sometimes block many viruses

9. Cybertorts
Definition—invasion, theft, falsification, misuse or deletion of data stored in computer to commit a crime
Cyberdefamation—communication via computer or other electronic device of false data to damage person’s reputation
Cyberinvasion of Privacy—unwelcome intrusion into private matters of another carried out or sustained by computer

10. NCIS American Special Agent Documentary on Computer Crime

11. Cyber Assess
What crime involved using a computer to obtain a payoff? What crime involved disrupting infrastructure? What crime involves using a computer to steal financial, employment, or personal information?