CyberCrime categories.ppt.pptx cyber crime

Digital citizenship

1. 5. Digital Citizenship Grade 7 (National Book Foundation) Topic: Cybercrime categories Prepared by: Ms. Sidra Usman

2. What is Cybercrime? Cybercrime is any illegal activity done using computers or the internet. These crimes can harm people, steal money, or damage data. Goal Today : Learn the different types of cybercrime and how to stay safe.

3. Main Categories of Cybercrime Hacking Identity Theft Cyberbullying Malicious Software Computer Viruses Protection against Malware Financial Fraud Cyberstalking Money Laundering Electronic Terrorism Vandalism and Extortion

4. Hacking Definition: Unauthorized access to someone’s computer or account. Example : Guessing a classmate’s email password. Case Scenario : Sarah clicked a link in a message and later found someone changed her social media bio. Q: What happened? ✅ Her account was hacked. 🎯 Quick Quiz : Hacking means: a) Playing a game b) Entering a system without permission ✅ c) Sending an email

5. Identity Theft Definition: Pretending to be someone else using their information. Example : Using someone’s ID or photo to make a fake account. 🎭 Case Scenario : Ali saw a Facebook profile with his name and photo, but he didn’t make it. Q: What kind of crime is this? ✅ Identity theft 📍 Quick Tip : Don’t share personal info online!

6. Cyberbullying Definition: Using digital platforms to hurt or threaten others. 🎭 Case Scenario : Sara receives mean comments on her blog every day. She feels scared to post now. Q: What should she do? ✅ Report it, tell an adult, block the bully. Quick Quiz : Is sending rude messages online a cybercrime? ✅ Yes

7. Malicious Software (Malware) Definition: Harmful software designed to damage or steal data. Example : Spyware, Trojans, viruses. 🎭 Case Scenario : Ahmad downloads a free game from a website. Later, his laptop slows down and files disappear. Q: What caused this? ✅ Malware

8. Computer Viruses Definition : A program that can spread and damage data. Example : A virus deletes or hides files. Quick Quiz : What can a computer virus do? a) Make your computer faster b) Play music c) Delete your files ✅ 🎯 Tip : Never open unknown email attachments.

9. Protection Against Malware Actions: Install antivirus, avoid unknown links, update software. 🎨 Activity : L ist 3 things you can do to protect your computer from malware.

10. Financial Fraud Definition: Using the internet to steal money or financial info . 🎭 Case Scenario : Someone sends an email saying “Your bank account is locked. Click here to unlock.” Q: What is this? ✅ Financial fraud Quiz : Should you ever share bank info in an email? ✅ No

11. Cyberstalking Definition: Repeatedly following or contacting someone online. 🎭 Case Scenario : A stranger keeps messaging Mariam every day even after she blocks him. Q: What should she do? ✅ Tell a trusted adult and report it.

12. Money Laundering Definition: Moving illegal money through digital transactions. Quick Quiz : Money laundering means: a) Cleaning money with water b) Hiding illegal money online ✅ c) Sending money to a friend

13. Electronic Terrorism Definition: Using technology to attack or threaten systems . 🎭 Case Scenario : A hospital website is shut down by hackers, and doctors can’t access patient data. Q: What crime is this? ✅ Electronic terrorism

14. Vandalism Definition: Damaging digital content or websites . 🎭 Case Scenario : Someone changes the school website homepage to show jokes and rude words. Q: What cybercrime is this? ✅ Cyber vandalism

15. Extortion Definition: Demanding money by threatening to harm someone digitally . 🎭 Case Scenario : “Pay us or we’ll delete your files.” A message pops up on a student’s laptop. Q: What is this called? ✅ Cyber extortion (ransom ware)

16. Cyber Safety Tips Use strong, unique passwords. Don’t click on unknown links. Keep antivirus software updated. Report suspicious activity .