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