Computer crime refers to any crime that involves a computer and a network. The computer may have been used in the commission of a crime, or it may be the target. Netcrime refers to criminal exploitation of the Internet. Cybercrimes are defined as: "Offences that are committed against individuals or groups of individuals with a criminal motive to intentionally harm the reputation of the victim or cause physical or mental harm to the victim directly or indirectly, using modern telecommunication networks such as Internet (Chat rooms, emails, notice boards and groups) and mobile phones (SMS/MMS)". Such crimes may threaten a nation’s security and financial health. Issues surrounding this type of crime have become high-profile, particularly those surrounding cracking, copyright infringement, child pornography, and child grooming. There are also problems of privacy when confidential information is lost or intercepted, lawfully or otherwise.

Internationally, both governmental and non-state actors engage in cybercrimes, including espionage, financial theft, and other cross-border crimes. Activity crossing international borders and involving the interests of at least one nationstate is sometimes referred to as cyber warfare. The international legal system is attempting to hold actors accountable for their actions through the International Criminal Court.

Noun

mischief (plural mischiefs)

1. Harm or evil caused by an agent or brought about by a particular cause.
2. One who causes mischief. In a milder sense, one who causes petty annoyances. mischief-maker.
3. Vexatious or annoying conduct.

Quotations

• 1914-1915 "I fear this means that there is some mischief afoot." — Sherlock Holmes in The Valley of Fear by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

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See also:

• Computers: Internet: Abuse (90)
• Computers: Security: Consultants: Forensics and Incident Response (113)
• Computers: Security: Internet (323)
• Society: Crime: Sex Offenses: Child Pornography (38)
• Society: Crime: Theft: Identity Theft (74)
• Society: Issues: Intellectual Property: Piracy (11)

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• C4I.org
  c4i.org
  A security portal offering computer security information for governments and corporations.
• IT Policy, Audit, Investigate Cyber Crime
  legal-beagle.typepad.com
  Attorney Benjamin Wright offers public discussion via a blog on internet security law.
• Internet Safety Resources
  vachss.com
  Reprints of articles by lawyer Andrew Vachss on Internet crime and law enforcement issues.