• E4J University Module Series: Cybercrime

• Module 1: Introduction to Cybercrime

• Introduction and learning outcomes

• Key issues

• • Basics of computing
  • Global connectivity and technology usage trends
  • Cybercrime in brief
  • Cybercrime trends
  • Cybercrime prevention
  • Conclusion
  • References

• Exercises

• Possible class structure

• Core reading

• Advanced reading

• Student assessment

• Additional teaching tools

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• First published in May 2019, updated in February 2020
  

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  This module is a resource for lecturers  

 

Conclusion

 

This Module provided a basic introduction to cybercrime, related concepts, and the challenges faced in cybercrime investigations and prevention. It further introduced some concepts, themes, and challenges that are discussed in greater detail in other Cybercrime Modules in the Series. The trends identified in this Module only provide a snapshot of the cybercrime threats countries face today. New technologies and security and prevention measures influence and impact future cybercrime trends. Cybercrime Module 2 on General Types of Cybercrime covers categories of cybercrime and the types of cybercrime that fall under these categories.

 

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