Defenses Based on Lack of Choice The following defenses all stem from the defendant claiming that he had a lack of choice in a certain situation. Thedefense of duressis when a defendant states that he or she completed a criminal offense because a third party was threatening bodily harm or de...
Types of law is vast and multifaceted, encompassing various branches and specializations tailored to address different aspects of human society. From criminal law to environmental law, each type serves a unique purpose in regulating behavior and resolving disputes. In this article, we delve into the...
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Brand owners can pursue civil lawsuits, criminal charges, and collaborate with customs officials to intercept these fakes at borders. Moving to trade dress violations, these encompass the visual characteristics that define a product's presentation, including its shape, color scheme, texture, and ...
to the sender. The attacker’s device sits somewhere between the sender and recipient. It relays messages silently, unbeknownst to either party. While both sides of the communication believe they are dealing with a legitimate party, the fact is that the cybercriminal is operating in the middle....
Some vendors use “crimeware” to refer to malware that is criminally executed and often financially benefits the attacker. Much like malware, it is an inclusive category that encompasses a wide variety of malicious software. Unlikeransomware, it might be a criminal operation that does not involve...
a variant of spear phishingthat targets CEOs and other executives ("whales"). As such individuals typically have unfettered access to sensitive corporate data, the risk-reward is dramatically higher. Whaling is for advanced criminal organizations that have the resources to execute this form of ...
API penetration testing.Simulating attacks via your application program interface (API) will let you simulate the steps a cybercriminal can take toward exploit. Red Team testing.This test involves actual exploitation, with the tester writing custom tools and utilizing novel techniques. This kind of ...
Spoofing is a technique through which a cybercriminal disguises themselves as a known or trusted source. In so doing, the adversary is able to engage with the target and access their systems or devices with the ultimate goal of stealing information, extorting money or installing malware or other...
Cybercrime is any criminal activity involving computers, digital devices, or networks. Some forms of cybercrime are motivated byfinancial or personal gain of the attackers, while other forms are mainly intended to cause damage or disruption to computing devices, or the physical services that depend ...