Jason Chernenko
English 112
26 July 2006
Internet Hacking
Internet crime is crime committed on the Internet, using the Internet and. Computer Crime has become a very serious issue in our society today. is a general term that illustrates crimes such as , , , , , computer hacking, and the list goes on. Internet crimes have a drastic effect on our society and the institutions in various ways, which need to be prevented.
Many Internet criminals that commit computer crimes are hackers, or people who hack into computer systems for both fun and for gaining access to an individual’s information. They have formed their own subcultures and hold many different beliefs about the information that is stored in personal computers. Many hackers believe that computerized data is free and should be accessible to anyone. A subculture is a group of people who share a different set of beliefs that differ significantly from the larger society. Besides forming subcultures, many hackers have learned their behavior from other hackers.