Cybercrime and Digital Security
abhorrent
describes the nature of the crime
combat
fight
unfriendly
hostile
merely
(only, just)
Offensive Actions
hostile steps or moves taken with the intention of attacking, invading, or gaining an advantage over an opponent or target.
deceptive
lie/a tactic used in fraud
violate
break a rule or law
victims
(those harmed by the crime)
legitimate
(valid, honest)
Law-Enforcement Agents
individuals who are officially employed by a government agency and are authorized to maintain public order, enforce laws, investigate crimes, and make arrests.
fraudulent
dishonest
describes the activity
people under investigation
suspects
disturbing
worrying
merchants
(sellers of goods)
Charitable Causes
ims, goals, or organizations dedicated to helping others or promoting the public good, usually through donations, fundraising, or volunteer work.
surveillance
Monitoring/spy
used in monitoring or investigation
eliminate
remove
action to get rid of a threat
humiliation
shame
donate
transfer money
Malicious Activity
behavior or actions, often carried out digitally (like on a computer network), that are specifically intended to cause harm, damage, or disruption to a person, system, or organization.
harmful
describes intent in cybercrime
malicious
taking legal action against an offender
prosecute
(state of being easily harmed)
vulnerable
how common something is
prevalence
a security incident where sensitive, protected, or confidential information is copied, transmitted, viewed, stolen, or used by an individual unauthorized to do so.
Data Breach