Cyber crime

Cyber crime is not only a technical problem; it is a social problem that exploits trust, routine, and inequality. A fake customer-care message, a romance scam, or ransomware that locks a hospital system all work because people, organisations, and platforms behave in predictable ways. This chapter defines cyber crime, maps its main forms, explains why victims and offenders are unevenly distributed, and shows what prevention looks like beyond simply telling users to be careful.