Lesson 9 Cybercrimes

LESSON 9:
CYBERCRIMES
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WHAT IS CYBER?
It is the characteristics of the culture

of computers, information,
technology and virtual reality.
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WHAT IS CYBERCRIME AND CYBERCRIMINALS?
Cybercrime is defined as a crime in which a computer is the

object of the crime (hacking, phishing, spamming and child
pornography) is used as a tool to commit an offense.
Cybercriminals may use computer technology to access

personal information, business trade secrets or use the internet
for exploitative or malicious purposes.
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WHAT ARE THE LAWS FOR CYBERCRIME AND
DATA PRIVACY?
Republic Act No. 10175 Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 is

a law in the Philippines approved on September 12,2012 which
aims to address legal issues concerning online interactions and
internet.
Republic Act No. 10173 Data Privacy Act of 2012 is an act

protecting individual personal information.
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COMMON FORMS OF CYBERCRIMES
a. Copyright
The exclusive legal right, given to an originator or an assignee

to print, publish, perform, film, or record literary, artistic, or
musical material, and to authorize others to do the same.
Copyright infringement is the violation, piracy or theft of a

copyright holder's exclusive rights through the unauthorized
use of a copyrighted material or work.
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b. Plagiarism
An act or instance of using or closely imitating the language

and thoughts of another author without authorization.
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c. Computer Addiction
• Offline: generally used when speaking about excessive

gaming behavior, which can be practiced both offline and
online.
• Online: Also known as “Internet Addiction”, gets more
attention in general from scientific research than offline
computer addiction, mainly because most cases of computer
addiction is related to the excessive use of the Internet.
• Virtual Self -The persona you create about yourself virtually.
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CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES
1. Hacking
• Unauthorized access of or interference with computer systems,
servers, or other information and communication systems
• Unauthorized access to corrupt, alter, steal, or destroy

electronic data using computers or other information and
communication systems without the computer or system
owner’s knowledge and consent
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CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES
1. Hacking
• The introduction of computer viruses resulting in the corruption,
alteration, theft, or loss of such data
• Illegal Access
• Illegal Interception
• Data Interference
• System Interference
• Misuse of Devices
• Infection of IT Systems with Malware – if the act is committed against
critical infrastructure of the Philippines the, penalty is between 12-20 years
reclusion temporal
• Six years up to twelve years of imprisonment also known as prison mayor.
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CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES
2. Computer-related forgery, fraud and/or identity theft
• An attempt to obtain sensitive information such as usernames,

passwords, and credit card details and (indirectly money), often
for malicious reasons.
• Phishing
• Pharming
• Spam
• Maximum of Php 200,000 fine or prison mayor
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CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES
3. Electronic theft
• Illegal Downloading
• Obtaining files that you do not have the right to use from the
internet.
• Digital Piracy
• Practice of illegally copying and selling digital music, video,
computer software, etc.
• Copyright Infringement
• Penalty of Php 50,000 – 500, 000 and or prison mayor
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CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES
4. Cyberbullying
• The use of electronic communication to bully a person, typically

by sending a message of an intimidating or threatening nature.
• The Anti-Bullying Act of 2013 (RA 10627)
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CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES
5. Cybersex
• Willful engagement, maintenance, control, or operation,

directly or indirectly of any lascivious exhibition of sexual organs
or sexual activity with the aid of a computer system for favor or
consideration.
• There is a discussion on this matter if it involves “couples” or
“people in relationship” who engage in cybersex.
• Penalty at least Php 200,000 and or prison mayor
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CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES
6. Child Pornography
• Is a form of child sexual exploitation.
• Unlawful or prohibited acts defined and punishable by Republic

Act No. 9775 or the Anti- Child Pornography Act of 2009,
committed through a computer system.
• Penalty of 12-20 years of imprisonment or reclusion temporal
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CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES
7. Cyber Defamation
• Is an unprivileged false statement of fact which tends to harm

the reputation of a person or company.
• Penalty of 6-12 years of imprisonment or prison mayor.
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LESSON 9:

It is the characteristics of the culture

Cybercrime is defined as a crime in which a computer is the

Cybercriminals may use computer technology to access

Republic Act No. 10175 Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 is

Republic Act No. 10173 Data Privacy Act of 2012 is an act

The exclusive legal right, given to an originator or an assignee

Copyright infringement is the violation, piracy or theft of a

An act or instance of using or closely imitating the language

• Offline: generally used when speaking about excessive

• Unauthorized access to corrupt, alter, steal, or destroy

• An attempt to obtain sensitive information such as usernames,

• The use of electronic communication to bully a person, typically

• The Anti-Bullying Act of 2013 (RA 10627)

• Willful engagement, maintenance, control, or operation,

• Unlawful or prohibited acts defined and punishable by Republic

• Penalty of 12-20 years of imprisonment or reclusion temporal

• Is an unprivileged false statement of fact which tends to harm

• Penalty of 6-12 years of imprisonment or prison mayor.

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