Interested in the
online world?

You have a bright future ahead. Just make sure you understand
the boundaries online.

Do you know the law online?

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  • DDoS Attack: Crashing someone’s game or service? Illegal and punishable.

  • Account Takeover: Logging into a friend’s account without permission = criminal offence

DDoS Attack

“Sam is playing an online game and wants a higher rank. Sam sends a DDoS attack to crash their opponent’s connection, so she wins and gets a better rank.”

Sam is not just playing a game. She has broken the law: Computer Misuse Act 1990 Section 3: Unauthorised acts with intent to impair, or with recklessness as to impairing, operation of computer.

Computer Misuse Act 1990 Section 3: Unauthorised acts with intent to impair, or with recklessness as to impairing, operation of computer
Abuse Act

“Eric logs in to a friend’s social media account without permission and posts something as a prank”

Eric is not just playing a prank but has broken the law: Computer Misuse Act 1990 Section 1: Unauthorised access to computer material

Computer Misuse Act 1990 Section 1: Unauthorised access to computer material
Did you know?

Did you know that everything leaves a digital footprint in the online world? Would you like to know more about what is legal and illegal online?

If you are in doubt, ask your parent(s)/guardian) or a trusted adult for help. You can also visit: www.cyberchoices.uk

Digital footprint

Are you interested in building your digital skills safely, responsibly and legally?

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Keeping cyberspace safe!

This campaign is led by the International Cyber Offender Prevention Network (InterCOP). InterCOP is an international network of law enforcement agencies that focus on the prevention of cybercrime. This campaign and InterCOP are co-funded by the European Union.