Overview
Economic crime and cybersecurity are interconnected fields that address the challenges posed by illegal financial activities in a digital age. Economic crime encompasses various illegal acts aimed at financial gain, such as fraud and cybercrime, which can have severe consequences for individuals and...
Key Terms
Example: Hacking into a bank's system to steal money.
Example: Creating fake identities to apply for loans.
Example: A company losing customer data due to a cyberattack.
Example: A hospital's data being held hostage until a ransom is paid.
Example: An email that looks like it's from a bank asking for account details.
Example: Using encryption to protect sensitive emails.
Related Topics
Digital Forensics
The process of recovering and investigating material found in digital devices, crucial for understanding cybercrime.
advancedInformation Security
Focuses on protecting information from unauthorized access and ensuring data integrity.
intermediateCyber Threat Intelligence
Involves gathering and analyzing information about potential cyber threats to improve security measures.
advancedKey Concepts
CybercrimeFraudData BreachesDigital Forensics