Child Sexual Exploitation Online

• Child sexual exploitation online encompasses a range of illegal activities where offenders use the internet to exploit minors sexually.

• This includes the creation, distribution, and possession of child pornography, as well as grooming, where offenders build relationships with children to manipulate and exploit them.

• Online platforms such as chat rooms, social media, and gaming networks are often used to facilitate these crimes.

• The impact on victims can be devastating, leading to long-term psychological trauma and social stigma.

Fraud and Scams

• Online fraud and scams involve deceptive practices to defraud individuals or organizations of money or sensitive information.

• Common types include advance-fee scams, lottery scams, online auction fraud, and romance scams.

• These crimes typically rely on convincing victims to willingly part with their money or personal information under pretenses.

Ransomware

• Ransomware is malware that encrypts a victim’s files, rendering them inaccessible until a ransom is paid to the attacker.

• This cybercrime targets individuals, businesses, and governmental institutions. Ransomware attacks can lead to significant financial losses, data loss, and operational disruptions.

• Paying the ransom does not guarantee data restoration and can encourage further criminal activity.

Hacking

• Hacking involves gaining unauthorized access to computer systems or networks. Hackers may exploit software vulnerabilities, use malware, or employ social engineering techniques to infiltrate systems.

• The motives behind hacking can vary from financial gain and corporate espionage to political activism and personal amusement.

• The consequences of hacking can include data breaches, loss of sensitive information, and disruption of services.