Cybercrime
Noun · Security & Infosec
Definitions
Criminal activity carried out through or against digital systems, including fraud, extortion, identity theft, ransomware, and unauthorized access. The term is broad, covering both financially motivated attacks and the underground markets that support them.
In plain English: Crime committed using computers, networks, or online systems.
Example: "The takedown targeted a cybercrime network that sold stolen credentials and ransomware access."