What is internet crime exactly?<\/h3>
Internet crime can take countless forms. In most cases, internet criminals aim to directly steal your money or to steal your personal information or login details from websites. In the latter case, they commit identity fraud and purchase products and services in your name. It is, of course, very unpleasant and also frightening when you become a victim of something like this. What does not help is that it is often difficult to prosecute the perpetrators. The internet knows hardly any borders, and the criminals are often far away, if their location can even be traced. With a legal assistance insurance, you often do not get far. If you do not know the identity of the perpetrators or when they are far away abroad, prosecution becomes particularly difficult. The best you can hope for is that the consequences can be undone with the help of your bank, for example.<\/p>
Hackers and scammers<\/h3>
When it comes to internet criminals, many people picture a hacker in a dark attic. Someone with an extreme amount of knowledge of digital technology, who disregards security measures and passwords. In practice, however, people are rarely victims of this type of hacker. In the vast majority of cases, it concerns 'ordinary' scammers who have no special technical skills. They work with fake accounts on social media to obtain personal information from people, for example. Or they send you an email with a special story about a financial transaction, in which they need help. The fact that most internet criminals are not cunning hackers also means that you only need common sense and a bit of caution to protect yourself against their practices. So realize that anyone can present themselves differently on the internet and social media and always ask yourself what the negative consequence of what you do online might be. Especially when it concerns personal information or financial transactions.<\/p>
Legal hacking<\/h3>
Not only are not all internet criminals hackers, but also not all hackers are criminals. Real hacking, which requires great skill with technology, is not only used by criminals. The government makes use of hackers to infiltrate criminal networks and gather intelligence on possible terrorism. In short: hackers can use their skills to protect citizens and businesses against criminals. So if you also consciously manage your connection to the digital world, you probably do not have to worry.<\/p>