Computer Science
Cybercrime is a crime in which computer is used as a:
- Tool
- Target
- Both (1) and (2)
- None of these
Computing Safety & Ethics
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Both (1) and (2)
Reason — Cybercrime involves using a computer both as a tool to commit illegal activities, such as hacking or fraud, and as a target, where the computer or network itself is attacked, for example, through viruses or denial-of-service attacks.
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