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Background
Overview
This concept is vital for understanding the evolving nature of crime in the digital age and its implications for internal security, law enforcement, and public order. It highlights the need for robust legal frameworks and investigative capabilities to combat tech-enabled criminal activities.
Cybercrime refers to criminal activities carried out using computers or the internet, encompassing a wide range of offenses from data theft and fraud to digital extortion. Digital extortion, a specific form of cybercrime, involves demanding money or other valuables by threatening to harm a victim's reputation, data, or access to digital assets, often leveraging technological vulnerabilities.