Taking cybercrime seriously: Rapidly changing laws could trip up the unwary | TechRepublic | ICT Security-Sécurité PC et Internet | Scoop.it
Deb Shinder offers a word of caution to those who might not think some types of cybercrime are “serious.” Not understanding the tangle of...


Crime is serious business - for society, for individual victims, and for the offender. Being arrested for a criminal offense is something that can stay on your record and haunt you forever, even if you aren’t convicted. Being convicted of a crime can cost you money (in fines, restitution and legal fees), deprive you of your liberty for a short or long time, and result in a loss of some of your legal rights even after you serve your time. The stigma of being a convicted felon can cripple your chances in the job market and impact your personal relationships for the rest of your life.