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~ Cyber crime can be classified into different categories based on the target, motive, method of the cyber crime.
=> Some of the common categories of cyber crime are : -
[1] Crimes targeted at individuals : This crime is when someone try to hurt or harass a person and it affects their rights, privacy and safety.
- Some examples are, spamming, cyber stalking, cyber harassing, etc.
[2] Crimes targeted at property : This is a crime when someone try to steal or damage something that belongs to others or a company.
- Some examples are, stealing cellphone, laptop or copying someone else work, breaking someone's website, etc.
[3] Crimes targeted at organizations : This ia a crime when someone try to harm or damage the functioning, reputation and security of a company or a organization which results in affecting their work.
- Some examples are, unauthorize use of others computer, stealing private information, cyber sabotage, etc.
[4] Crimes targeted at society : This is a crime when someone try to sacre or harm a lot of people or a country that will affect the well being and integrity of society.
- Some examples are, cyber terrorism, take over website, spread hate and violence.