WAEC Data Processing 2021 Question 29

Question 29

Computer Ethics and Safety

The use of the internet to perform illegal activities is generally called

  1. A.cyber crime.
  2. B.packet sniffing.
  3. C.phishing.
  4. D.spamming.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (cyber crime.)

Explanation

Any crime committed using the internet is cyber crime; phishing and spamming are particular kinds.