The Role of the Internet and Crime

Introduction2

Types of Internet Crimes2

Online Assault2

Online Fraud2

Online Theft3

Online Intrusion3

Role of Virus, Malicious Codes and Phishing3

Examples of Internet Crimes4

Supermarket Security Breach4

The 26,000 Site Hack Attack4

Threatening Through Emails4

References5

The Role of the Internet and Crime

Introduction

Internet allows the interconnection of many networks through which communicating electronically is possible. It also allows information sharing with the electronic devices across the world. Unfortunately the developments in internet are also creating opportunities for the people to carry out criminal activities (Carr, 2009). The types of such crimes are new as they are different from crimes committed traditionally on streets. Millions of people are ...