Asked by Kwama Kenyatta on Jun 13, 2024

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Tom enters a computer chat room attempting to contact children online with the intention of taking illegal advantage of them.This e-crime is known as:

A) cyber-extortion.
B) cyber-spoofing.
C) cyber-stalking.
D) cyber-fraud.

Cyber-stalking

Utilizing the internet or digital methods to pursue or bother a person, group, or organization.

Cyber-extortion

The act of using online threats or actual hacking to demand money or another form of compensation from individuals or organizations.

Cyber-fraud

The act of committing fraud using the internet or digital communications technology to deceive and illicitly gain from others.

  • Understand the legal considerations and consequences of online child predation and related e-crimes.
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Rachelle McgeeJun 13, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The act of Tom attempting to contact children online with the intention of taking illegal advantage of them is known as cyber-stalking. Cyber-extortion involves threatening to release sensitive information in exchange for money or other goods, cyber-spoofing involves creating fraudulent emails or websites to deceive individuals, and cyber-fraud involves any type of deliberate deception or misrepresentation through the use of the internet.