Computer Fraud: Obtaining Financial Information

• Category: Federal - Jury Instructions - 11th Circuit - Criminal
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-JURY-11THCIR-O42-2-CR
• Format: Word

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Pattern Jury Instructions from the 11th Circuit Federal Court of Appeals. For more information and to use the online Instruction builder please visit http://www.ca11.uscourts.gov/pattern-jury-instructions Computer Fraud: Obtaining Financial Information is the act of illegally accessing someone's financial information, such as bank accounts and credit card numbers, to steal money or commit other types of fraud. It is a type of cybercrime that can be committed in a variety of ways, including phishing, malware, identity theft, and cyber-espionage. There are several types of Computer Fraud: Obtaining Financial Information: 1. Phishing: This type of fraud occurs when a criminal sends an email or text message disguised as a legitimate organization in an attempt to obtain personal information. 2. Malware: Malware is malicious software designed to steal financial and other sensitive data. It can be installed on a computer or mobile device without the user's knowledge. 3. Identity Theft: This form of fraud occurs when someone uses another person's personal information, such as name, Social Security number, or bank account information, to commit fraud. 4. Cyber-Espionage: Cyber-espionage involves using malicious software to gain access to a person or organization's confidential information. This information can then be used to commit fraud, steal money, or gain an advantage over a competitor.

Computer Fraud: Obtaining Financial Information is the act of illegally accessing someone's financial information, such as bank accounts and credit card numbers, to steal money or commit other types of fraud. It is a type of cybercrime that can be committed in a variety of ways, including phishing, malware, identity theft, and cyber-espionage. There are several types of Computer Fraud: Obtaining Financial Information: 1. Phishing: This type of fraud occurs when a criminal sends an email or text message disguised as a legitimate organization in an attempt to obtain personal information. 2. Malware: Malware is malicious software designed to steal financial and other sensitive data. It can be installed on a computer or mobile device without the user's knowledge. 3. Identity Theft: This form of fraud occurs when someone uses another person's personal information, such as name, Social Security number, or bank account information, to commit fraud. 4. Cyber-Espionage: Cyber-espionage involves using malicious software to gain access to a person or organization's confidential information. This information can then be used to commit fraud, steal money, or gain an advantage over a competitor.