Criminal justice and cybercrime overlap in numerous ways. Professionals employed in the cybersecurity field work closely with members of the criminal justice system to ensure that all criminals are held accountable for their cybercrimes. Cybersecurity workers develop the best ways to prevent cybercrime and identify criminals to ensure that all data is protected from being compromised. Cybercrimes still fall under the criminal justice system law and there are consequences for committing them. There are many ways an individual could unlawfully use the internet or computer to commit a cybercrime. Hacking is a common crime when an individual gains access to a device, network, or data without proper authorization or permission. Hacking could be accomplished by the usage of a virus to gain access electronically or physically using another’s device without permission. When hacking is completed, the next cybercrime that could be committed is data theft. However, data theft could still be committed through a device where you have access to use. Data theft is when an individual improperly copies, distributes, steals, alters, or damages confidential information. Other serious cybercrimes include making threats to someone whether it is bullying or harassment. Using technology to stalk has also been criminalized. Using the internet to lure or solicit children into engaging in sexual acts is a crime in all 50 states. To create, possess, or distribute child pornography is a serious cybercrime in which the penalties are severe and oftentimes include fines and jail time. Creating, distributing, and possessing child pornography will result in a felony. In the state of Virginia, the first offense will result in a jail sentence anywhere between 15 to 30 years in prison. A second offense could land a criminal 25 to 50 years in prison. And a third offense for child pornography will be 35 years to life in prison.