Journal #12

The largest thing that comes to mind is the anonymity of the offender using fake identities and IP addresses to avoid detection Making criminals that should be prosecuted much harder to track down and be brought to justice. Along with the increased ability to commit crimes and target victims for future or possible crimes. Cyber technology has made existing in the cyber world more terrifying even while used for intended purposes. At any time, someone on social media can be cyberbullied or harassed, leading to serious mental health issues for victims, including depression, anxiety, and even suicide. It’s not as simple as walking away when someone has your information and has this large resource that they may use to find a victim. The elderly scares me in how susceptible they are to crimes and attacks online and through cyber technology. The rise of fraud and scams still gives the offender anonymity all while still trying to do harm. Offenders can use fake websites, phishing emails, and other techniques to trick victims into giving away their personal and financial information. This results in that poor old lady losing all her money because of a scam she didn’t understand. The worst parts of technology the offender has access to enable them to access and distribute illegal materials, such as child pornography. Offenders can use tech like the Dark Web that gives them access to unimaginable things, at times without ever knowing the victim. Technology such as this has given the darker half of humanity the ability to do as they please with little repercussions changing the relationship completely of how offenders interact with their victims.

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