Define Computer Crime
Computer crime is any crime that is committed with the assistance of a computer. These crimes are crimes that have always existed, but computers are used to assist in the commission of the crime.
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History
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The first U.S. federal prosecution for a computer crime under 18 USC 1030 was in 1990 when the government prosecuted Robert Morris for releasing a worm onto the Internet.
Unauthorized Use
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Unauthorized use crimes are similar to trespassing---people are using computers, accessing records and reading information that they are not allowed to access.
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Malicious Programs
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Malicious programs are specifically created to do damage, and they are similar to vandalism. They are called viruses when they attack computers.
Harassment
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People who use computers to send repeated unwanted e-mails, messages and other information to people who do not desire communications are guilty of harassment.
Theft
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Unauthorized copying of computer software, computer programs, and downloading music and video files falls in the category of copyright infringement, or theft.
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