Question

Which of the following cybercrime may be categorized as "crime committed against individual person"?
(W) Cyber-stalking
(X) Computer vandalism
(Y) Harassment via email
(Z) online gambling
Select the correct answer from the options given below-

• A. (W) and (Y)
• B. (X) and (Z)
• C. (W), (Y) and (Z)
• D. (W), (X) and (Y)

Answer 1

The correct option is A (W) and (Y)

• Cyberstalking is the use of the Internet or other electronic means to stalk or harass an individual, group, or organization. It may include false accusations, defamation, slander and libel. It may also include monitoring, identity theft, threats, vandalism, solicitation for sex, or gathering information that may be used to threaten, embarrass or harass.
  
• Computer vandalism is a process wherein there is a program that performs malicious function such as extracting a user's password or other data or erasing the hard disk. The same type of behaviour is also present in cyberspace. There are malware creators that devote time and effort to acts of computer vandalism that can damage computers and data.
• Harassment via email is done through electronic means where the person sends harassing matter in the e-mail to the individual or a group.
• Online gambling is betting money through electronic transfers.