CBSE Class 12 Informatics Practices Question 114 of 177

Societal Impacts — Question 17

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Question 17

What is meant by the term 'cyber-crime' ?

  1. Any crime that uses computers to jeopardize or attempt to jeopardize national security
  2. The use of computer networks to commit financial or identity fraud
  3. The theft of digital information
  4. Any crime that involves computers and networks
Answer

Any crime that involves computers and networks

Reason — Cyber crime is any criminal offense that is facilitated by, or involves the use of, electronic communications or information systems, including any electronic device, computer, or the Internet.