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computer and internet fraud

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A quick definition of computer and internet fraud:

Computer and internet fraud is when someone uses a computer or the internet to do bad things. This can include things like hacking into someone else's computer, stealing personal information like passwords or credit card numbers, or tricking people into giving them money. It's against the law and people who do it can get in big trouble.

A more thorough explanation:

Computer and internet fraud refers to criminal activities that involve the use of a computer or the internet. These activities can take many forms, such as hacking, intercepting electronic transmissions, identity theft, and more.

Computer fraud is defined in federal law in the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) as the access of a protected computer without authorization or exceeding authorization. The law applies to nearly all computers with internet access because the internet is an "instrumentality and channel of interstate commerce".

  • Advance-fee scams, such as the infamous Nigerian prince scam, where the perpetrator requests money in return for small deposits.
  • Phishing, where the perpetrator attempts to gather personal information such as account numbers, Social Security numbers, and passwords.
  • Data mining, where the perpetrator installs spyware or malware to access personal information with the intent to use it fraudulently.
  • Copyright infringement, where the perpetrator copies information with the intent to sell it.
  • Hacking, where the perpetrator illegally uses a computer to change information, such as grades, work reports, etc.
  • Sending computer viruses or worms with the intent to destroy or ruin another's computer.
  • Denial of service, where the perpetrator intentionally interrupts an authorized user's access to a network.

These examples illustrate how computer and internet fraud can take many different forms and can have serious consequences for victims. It is important to be aware of these types of fraud and take steps to protect personal information and devices.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
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[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
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@Aromatic, Have to guess.
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[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
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5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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