A troll is defined in the Urban Dictionary as “one who posts a deliberately provocative message to a newsgroup or message board with the intention of causing maximum disruption and argument”. The etymology seems to be disputed. My preferred explanation is that the usage comes – via the Usenet group alt.folklore.urban – from fishing, where […]
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10 ways to become a cyber-criminal
The great thing about cyber-crimes is that they’re so easy to commit. With a computer and an internet connection, you can commit all manner of crimes from the privacy of your bedroom. You don’t need shot-guns, bolt-cutters, getaway cars or gangs of desperados. If you follow the instructions in this post, you can be a […]
Content: kinds of illegality
The publication of website content – whether textual, audio, video, or other content – can be unlawful in two main ways. It can breach the criminal law; and it can give rise to civil liability. Breaches of the criminal law may result in prosecution, and a successful prosecution may lead to a fine or even […]
