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What is a cybercrime?
- A cybercrime is a criminal offence using computers or electronic devices. This includes:
- Attacks on computer systems and viruses
- Cyber-bullying, sexting, online harassment or stalking
- Email spam and phishing
- Identity theft
- Prohibited offensive and illegal content
- Online child sexual abuse material
- Online scams or fraud
- Issues buying and selling online
You can protect yourself by learning how to recognise and prevent cybercrime.
Find out more about Cybercrime
Cyber bullying
Cyber bullying is a criminal offence for which the bully can be charged and placed before the court.
Cyberstalking
Cyberstalking is an action intentionally directed at a person on one or more occasions
Social media safety
Ways to protect yourself on social media
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