Semalt: Insight Into Computer And Internet Fraud

23.05.2018

Semalt: Insight Into Computer And
Internet Fraud

Computers provide an avenue for cyber bullies to attack most websites. Most of our e-commerce websites and
online strategies involve things such as web development and Search Engine Optimization (SEO). The idea of
hackers striking and stealing valuable information does not click our mind. Consequently, most of the e-commerce
websites, as well as some blogs, are subject to hackers. Internet fraud cases like identity theft, credit card scams as
well as money laundering occur under the facilitation of spamming and hacking techniques.

Computer fraud has laws in the statuary body, which govern the usage of computers and internet as a resource.
Cases of internet fraud have laws governing them, and the culprits can face a sentence for any unlawful acts on the
web. The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) views internet fraud as any brutal authorization of a computer
system or exceeding the authorization, which a user or a web-based system applies. These situations refer to a
computer as any PC, which is affecting interstate or foreign commands.

Lisa Mitchell, the Semalt Customer Success Manager, presents some of the computer frauds in action:

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The famous Nigerian scams. You may have come across
these regular emails coming from a lthy rich "Nigerian
Prince." Most of these mass scammers tend to argue they
have a lot of money somewhere but need some small
amount to get access to it. Upon promising a generous share,
they lure you into giving cash, and that is usually the end of
the story. The prosecution of these internet frauds under 18
U.S.C. § 1028 Fraud and Related Activity in Connection with
Identi cation Documents, Authentication Features, and
Information.

The brute access of information from a person's computer without their consent. In most cases, identity theft
starts in this manner from a domestic setup. Hackers can use this method to collect numerous identity cards,
SSNs as well as other relevant documents like driving license.

Spamming clients through emails. Emails containing spam have motives behind such as phishing as well as
using viruses to get to a victim's computer. For instance, one can include Trojans in an email attachment, which
can execute some of the mass spamming tasks.

Sending malware or unwanted programs, which can perform some executions on the target PC. In most cases,
there are different ways through which these viruses attack a victim computer. The intention behind most
hacks is unclear. Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) deems these acts as internet fraud and can sentence
someone according to 17 U.S.C. § 506 Copyright Infringement - Criminal Offenses.

Conclusion

Every e-commerce or online transaction can be subject to internet fraud.
E-commerce website owners lose lots of cash to fraudsters who hack into
many websites and take away valuable information. With the ongoing
identity theft cases, there are more cases of internet fraud now than ever.
The tools which hackers use to hack most websites keep getting better as
the age of internet progresses. Some cases of internet fraud and possible
ways to correct them are in this guide. You can learn different ways how
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) deals with cyber criminals such as
hackers and how to solve some of these cases.

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