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cyber law

law that pertains to computer and computer related crimes

cyber crime

any criminal activity associated with a computer

cyber tort

invasion, theft, falsification, misuse or deletion of information stored in a computer

Cyber spoofing

crime falsely adopting the identity of another computer user; creating a false identity on a website in order to commit fraud

Cyber piracy

crime that involves using a computer to steal computer data stored in a digital format

Cyber blackmail -
(cyber extortion)

use of information unlawfully obtained by computer to pressure someone into doing something for the blackmailer

Identity theft

stealing financial, employment, education, medical and personal data

Cyber terrorism

using a computer to disrupt a part of the national electronic infrastructure

Cyber vandalism

disrupting, damaging, or destroying a website or computer network

Cyber germ warfare

involves transmitting computer viruses to destroy computer systems or files

Cyber defamation

communication via computer or other electronic device of false information that damages a person's reputation

Anticybersquatting
Consumer
Protection Act

provides a shield for real owners of trademarks and trade names. Prevents people to trademark a domain name with no intention of using it