ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Computer crime

Computer crime is when someone uses a computer to do something bad or illegal. For example, a person could use a computer to hack into someone else's account or to steal money. They could also use a computer to spread viruses, which can damage people's computers or steal their information. Cyberbullying, where someone uses a computer to send mean or threatening messages, is another kind of computer crime. Computer crime can also be used to threaten or hurt other people.