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A Cyber Terrorist is an individual or group who uses computer networks and technology to launch politically or ideologically motivated attacks designed to cause severe disruption, widespread fear (terror), or physical harm in the pursuit of their goals. The critical distinction lies in the intent. The goal of a Cyber…
A hacktivist is an individual or group who uses computer hacking techniques like denial-of-service (DoS) attacks, website defacement, or data leaks as a form of civil disobedience or protest to promote a political, social, or ideological cause. The term is a blend of "hacker" and "activist." Motivation and Targets While…
A Script Kiddie is an informal, often derogatory, term used to describe an individual who launches cyberattacks using pre-existing, easy-to-use tools or "scripts" developed by others, but who lacks a deep understanding of the underlying technology or how the code actually works. People typically see them as amateur or novice…
Black Hat Hacker is described as computer hacker who uses his technical skills for unethical or illegal purposes with malicious intent. The term comes from old Western films, where the villains often wore black hats. The heroes wore white ones, creating a simple way to distinguish between "good" and "bad"…
A Cyber Criminal is an individual or group who uses a computer, computer network, or networked device to commit or facilitate illegal activities. They are the perpetrators of cyber crime. They are motivated by a variety of factors, and often classified based on their skill level and their goal: Type…
An Online Shopping Scam is a fraudulent practice where cybercriminals use the internet to deceive customers into paying for goods or services that are either: Non-existent and will never be delivered. Counterfeit or of significantly poor quality. Part of a scheme to steal your personal or financial information. Scammers set…
A Job Scam, or employment fraud, is a fraudulent scheme where a scammer poses as a legitimate employer or recruiter to steal a job seeker's money, personal information, or both. These scams prey on the urgency and hope of people looking for work, especially those seeking flexible, high-paying remote roles.…
A Tech Support Scam is a type of fraud where a criminal pretends to be a legitimate technical support representative from a well-known company (like Microsoft, Apple, or a security software provider) to trick victims into paying for unnecessary services or granting remote access to their computer. The scammers' main…
An Investment Scam (or investment fraud) is a type of fraud that manipulates people into investing money into fraudulent, non-existent, or worthless opportunities by promising high profits with little to no risk. The scammer's ultimate goal is to steal the victim's money by having them deposit funds into the false…
A Lottery Scam is a type of fraud where scammers trick victims into believing they have won a large sum of money or a valuable prize in a lottery, sweepstakes, or prize draw they usually didn't even enter. The scam works by convincing the victim to pay an upfront fee…
