The Role of the Internet and Crime

Over the past number of years criminals have utilized the Internet to expedite and conceal both traditional and purely digital crimes.

1.    Explain how the Internet has aided criminal activity.
2.    Provide three (3) specific examples of how the Internet has aided criminal activity.
3.    Identify the types of crime that traditionally have been non-digital in nature are now best abetted by Internet activity.
4.    Describe the role viruses, other malicious code, and phishing attacks play in aiding this criminal activity.
5.    Use at least three (3) quality references for this assignment.
must have accompanying citations.

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