Which of the following is not a cybercrime ?

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Correct — D, Online Chatting. Chatting online is an ordinary, lawful activity, so it is not a cybercrime. The other three — phishing, cyber-stalking and identity theft — are recognised offences committed using computers/the internet. (Chatting can be a medium for crimes such as grooming or fraud, but the act of chatting itself is legal.)

Why the other options are wrong — (a) A cybercrime — fraudulently baiting users (via fake e-mails/sites) into revealing passwords, card numbers and other sensitive data.  (b) A cybercrime — using the internet to repeatedly harass, threaten or stalk a target.  (c) A cybercrime — stealing and misusing another person's personal or financial identity data.

Concept: A cybercrime is an offence in which a computer or network is the tool or the target — for example fraud, harassment or theft carried out online. The test is whether the act is unlawful, not merely whether it uses a computer. Everyday online activities (chatting, browsing, e-mailing) are lawful even though they run on the same networks that criminals misuse.

State PCS 2019 Q24 — Science & Technology PYQ with Answer

State PCS 2019 Q24 — Science & Technology PYQ with Answer