Define a Computer Crime

question 19

Essay

Define a computer crime. What are the three types of computer crimes? List the various ways in which computer fraud can be committed.

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Definitions:

Contractual Defenses

Legal arguments that can be used to challenge the enforceability of a contract.

Promissory Note

A financial document in which one party promises to pay another party a specific sum of money on a specified date or on demand.

Code Requirements

The standards and regulations set forth in legal codes that must be adhered to in specific contexts, such as building or manufacturing.

Holder in Due Course

Refers to a party who has acquired a negotiable instrument in good faith and for value, thereby having certain protections against defenses and claims that could be asserted by prior parties.