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Article 15 of the New Cyber Crime Law also provides that it is an offence for persons to intentionally and without permission capture and/or intercept communications online. The offence is punishable by a fine not less than AED 150,000 and not exceeding AED 500,000.
Similarly, what are cyber crimes in UAE? Under the UAE’s new cybercrime law, publishing and sharing fake news online, posting misleading ads and creating fake accounts are crimes.
Quick Answer, what are the Top 5 cyber crimes?
- #1 Phishing. “Tap on this link and win a million dollars right away!” Sounds too good to be true, right?
- #2 Cyber Extortion.
- #3 Data breach.
- #4 Identity theft.
- #5 Harassment.
As many you asked, what is an example of a cyber crime? Example of Cybercrime Intellectual property theft that includes software piracy. Industrial spying and access to or theft of computer materials. Writing or spreading computer viruses or malware. Digitally distributing child pornography.
Moreover, how can I file cyber crime in Dubai?
- the eCrime website.
- Aman service- Abu Dhabi Police.
- Dubai Police’s website.
- the ‘My Safe Society’ app launched by the UAE’s federal Public prosecution (the app is available on iTunes or Google Play)
The Cybercrime Law imposed penalties one degree higher for offenses under it. So from an original penalty of up to 6 years, cyber libel was now imposed a penalty of up to 12 years.
How can I report cyber crime in UAE?
- the eCrime website.
- Aman service- Abu Dhabi Police.
- Dubai Police’s website.
- the ‘My Safe Society’ app launched by the UAE’s federal Public prosecution (the app is available on iTunes or Google Play)
What are the 2 most common cybercrime?
- phishing: using fake email messages to get personal information from internet users;
- misusing personal information (identity theft);
- hacking: shutting down or misusing websites or computer networks;
- spreading hate and inciting terrorism;
- distributing child pornography;
Can cyber Cell Track WhatsApp?
An application for tracking your Whatsapp messages may not be entertained by the cyber cell as it is considered as a breach of privacy, which has been considered as a fundamental right under the Indian Constitution.
What are 3 cyber crimes?
- DDoS Attacks. These are used to make an online service unavailable and take the network down by overwhelming the site with traffic from a variety of sources.
- Botnets.
- Identity Theft.
- Cyberstalking.
- Social Engineering.
- PUPs.
- Phishing.
- Prohibited/Illegal Content.
What are the top 10 most common cyber crimes?
- Phishing.
- Harassment.
- Ransomware.
- Prostitution.
- Child Pornography & Solicitation.
- Intellectual Property Theft.
- Account Hacking.
- Drug Trafficking.
What is the most common cyber crime?
- Phishing scams:
- Internet fraud:
- Online intellectual property infringements:
- Identity theft:
- Online harassment and cyberstalking:
Who commits cyber crime?
Who Are They? Most cyber crimes are committed by individuals or small groups. However, large organized crime groups also take advantage of the Internet. These “professional” criminals find new ways to commit old crimes, treating cyber crime like a business and forming global criminal communities.
Is recording a conversation illegal in UAE?
It is illegal to record any conversation if you did not ask the other party’s consent.
How do I report cyber crime on WhatsApp?
- Please lodge a complaint with the cyber crime cell of your area or city. Kindly take the screenshot of posted disputed material on WhatsApp, Please provide the number and name of the person to cyber cell police.
Where can I study cyber security in UAE?
Time Training Centre is known as one of the best institutes for Cyber Security Courses in Abu Dhabi. One of its specialties is the Cyber Security Course. In this course you learn to keep a check on all the online activities and protect your important information from any type of online theft or cybercrime.
Is cyber libel a criminal case?
Section 4(c)(4) of the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012, which punishes the crime of cyber libel, makes reference to Article 355 of the Revised Penal Code: “(4) Libel. … 355 of the Revised Penal Code, as amended, committed through a computer system or any other similar means which may be devised in the future.”
