About cybercrime-
Analyse two forms of cybercrime and discuss their implications and impact in society
analysis and discussion of two forms of cybercrime, including their implications and impact
within society. - Hacking and cyberstalking.
History of cyber crime-
Over the past twenty years new forms of electronic communication have developed,
resulting in them gradually becoming an essential part of our lives (Yar 2013). This process
was a time of rapid social and technological change, especially for those living in the
modernised world (Jewkes and Yar, 2013). The expansion of the Internet has provided many
new opportunities for people globally. However, as a result of this, cybercrime was created
(Hunton, 2009). Cybercrime is a development in crime for a world that has become more
globalised (Warren and Streeter, 2013).
A significant problem regarding the analysis of cybercrime is the absence of a consistent
definition (Stanciu and Tinca, 2017). This is likely due to the ever-changing nature of
computing. Due to this, analysis of the topic can be difficult. However, Thomas and Loader
(2000: 3) offer a definition stating that cybercrime is "computer-mediated activities which are
either illegal or considered illicit by certain parties and which can be conducted through
global electronic networks.” However, a problem with defining cybercrime is that the term
“has no specific referent in law yet is used in political, criminal justice, media, public and
academic discussions.” (Wall, 2001: 2)
Moreover, it is possible to further classify cybercrime - one common approach is to
distinguish between computer-assisted crimes, which include fraud, theft, and money
laundering, and computer focused crimes, which includes hacking and viral attacks (Furnell
2002).
The first form of cybercrime to be discussed is hacking. The use of the term ‘hacking’, just
like ‘cybercrime’, is now embedded in our everyday language. Computer hacking was seen
initially as positive, for example being creative to solve a technical problem – typically seen
in early program and game developers. However, hackers have subsequently become
demonized.
David Wall states hacking is "deliberate unauthorized access to cyber spaces over which the
rights of ownership or access have already been established" (Wall 2007: 53). Warren and
Streeter (2013) argue that hacking does not have any real-world parallels compared to other
forms of cybercrime, as personal data is electronically stored. However, Siegel (2015) points
Analyse two forms of cybercrime and discuss their implications and impact in society
analysis and discussion of two forms of cybercrime, including their implications and impact
within society. - Hacking and cyberstalking.
History of cyber crime-
Over the past twenty years new forms of electronic communication have developed,
resulting in them gradually becoming an essential part of our lives (Yar 2013). This process
was a time of rapid social and technological change, especially for those living in the
modernised world (Jewkes and Yar, 2013). The expansion of the Internet has provided many
new opportunities for people globally. However, as a result of this, cybercrime was created
(Hunton, 2009). Cybercrime is a development in crime for a world that has become more
globalised (Warren and Streeter, 2013).
A significant problem regarding the analysis of cybercrime is the absence of a consistent
definition (Stanciu and Tinca, 2017). This is likely due to the ever-changing nature of
computing. Due to this, analysis of the topic can be difficult. However, Thomas and Loader
(2000: 3) offer a definition stating that cybercrime is "computer-mediated activities which are
either illegal or considered illicit by certain parties and which can be conducted through
global electronic networks.” However, a problem with defining cybercrime is that the term
“has no specific referent in law yet is used in political, criminal justice, media, public and
academic discussions.” (Wall, 2001: 2)
Moreover, it is possible to further classify cybercrime - one common approach is to
distinguish between computer-assisted crimes, which include fraud, theft, and money
laundering, and computer focused crimes, which includes hacking and viral attacks (Furnell
2002).
The first form of cybercrime to be discussed is hacking. The use of the term ‘hacking’, just
like ‘cybercrime’, is now embedded in our everyday language. Computer hacking was seen
initially as positive, for example being creative to solve a technical problem – typically seen
in early program and game developers. However, hackers have subsequently become
demonized.
David Wall states hacking is "deliberate unauthorized access to cyber spaces over which the
rights of ownership or access have already been established" (Wall 2007: 53). Warren and
Streeter (2013) argue that hacking does not have any real-world parallels compared to other
forms of cybercrime, as personal data is electronically stored. However, Siegel (2015) points
