Computer crime is difficult to define and be inclusive of all the different types of crimes that may or may not fall in this category. Search the Internet and find two different definitions. Copy the definitions exactly and cite the source. Conclude with observations on the definitions

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Answers will vary. The purpose is show students the difficulties in defining computer crime. According to the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), state and federal criminal codes contain more than 50 different definitions of computer crime, each somewhat different from the other. Each definition contains different elements, but are not all inclusive.

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