Internet Governance Glossary
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4.31 Crimeware
A class of malware designed specifically automating cybercrime, in order (a) to perform illegal acts, (b) to steal personal information, or (c) to automate financial crime.
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Crimeware can include spyware, keystroke loggers and bots. Most often crimeware: (i) gathers confidential information, such as passwords or credit card numbers; or (ii) takes control of a computer and executes remote commands.
Group: 4. Legal dimension
Arabic: 4.31 برمجيات الجريمة