Common Cyber Crimes

Crime

Description

Example

Hacking

Accessing systems without permission.

Breaking into school’s network.

Identity Theft

Using someone else’s data to pretend to be them.

Logging into a friend’s social media.

Piracy

Downloading or sharing copyrighted material illegally.

Watching movies from illegal sites.

Cyberbullying

Harassing or humiliating someone online.

Sending threats via DMs.

Phishing & Fraud

Deceiving users for financial gain.

Fake online shops or donation links.

Even “small” actions — like using pirated software — are still violations.