digital crime
[/ˈdɪdʒɪtəl kraɪm/]
nounpl: digital crimes
crime digital
1. An illegal activity or offense committed using digital technology, computers, the internet, or electronic devices
The police department established a task force to investigate digital crimes such as hacking and identity theft.
O departamento de polícia estabeleceu uma força-tarefa para investigar crimes digitais como hacking e roubo de identidade.
2. Criminal activity that targets, uses, or involves digital systems or networks
Digital crime has increased significantly with the rise of remote work and online commerce.
O crime digital aumentou significativamente com o crescimento do trabalho remoto e do comércio eletrônico.
In Brazil, the term 'crime digital' has become increasingly prevalent in official discourse, particularly with the growth of e-commerce and mobile banking. The country has dedicated cybercrime units (such as the Polícia Federal's Divisão de Crimes Cibernéticos). In the USA, 'digital crime' and 'cybercrime' are used interchangeably, with the FBI maintaining a dedicated Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3). The term reflects growing global concerns about online security and digital safety across both developed and developing nations.
NYC Slang
cyber beef / digital hustle gone wrong
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