Cybercrime

Paper Summary:

In this article, the writer discusses that in the past few years, the increase in cybercrime, or crime conducted through the Internet, has emerged as a significant concern for government agencies, buyers and sellers conducting business online, and parents. The writer explains that the United States Department of Justice has defined cybercrime as computer intrusion, including such issues as password trafficking, counterfeiting currency, child pornography or exploitation, Internet fraud and spam, Internet harassment, Internet bomb threats, and trafficking in explosive or incendiary devices or firearms over the Internet. The writer concludes that the research in the area of cybercrime indicates that it is a growing epidemic that is very easy to commit, due to the widespread reach of the Internet and the ability to be anonymous.

Outline:
Introduction
Online Businesses
Hardware and Virus Attacks
Online Predators
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"As a result, many crimes are committed against the valid owner of the credit card. In addition, online vendors assume no liability for credit card fraud. If an online purchase is made with a stolen credit card, the vendor is not liable. As long as the transaction went through and a signature was received from the customer, the vendor will receive his payment from the credit card company. As soon as the valid owner of the credit card receives a bill and becomes aware of the fraud, his complaint to the credit card company will not affect himself nor the online vendor. It is ultimately the card issuer that absorbs the financial loss."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Cheatham, A. (2007). Florida Attorney General Calls for Tougher Penalties for Internet Child Predators. Retrieved March 12, 2007, from http;//www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7006676256.
• Ho, V. (2007). Cybercrime now a Team Effort. Retrieved March 12, 2007, from http://www.echannelline.com/usa/story.cfm?item=21719.
• Lovet, G. (2007). How Cybercrimes Operations Work and Why they Make Money. Retrieved March 12, 2007, from http://www.out-law.com/page-7791.
• Nakashima, E. (2007). Retailers Data Breach Wider than Believed. Retrieved March 12, 2007, from http://www.seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2003583160_breach22.html.
• U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (2007). Operation Predator. Retrieved March 16, 2007, from http://www.ice.gov.

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