e-crime

noun

1. criminal activity that involves the use of computers or networks such as the internet

Word History and Origins

Origin of e-crime¹

C20: e- ² + crime

Example Sentences

"Do not respond to any electronic communication in relation to monies via email," says Carl Wearn, head of e-crime at Mimecast.

From BBC

All organisations, regardless of what sector they are in, should prepare for the possibility of a ransomware attack, said Carl Wearn, head of e-crime at cloud email firm Mimecast.

From BBC

He is suspected of heading a criminal organization since 2011 that "owns, operates and manages one of the world's leading e-crime websites", police said in a statement.

From Reuters

He is suspected of heading a criminal organization since 2011 that "owns, operates and manages one of the world's leading e-crime websites", police said in a statement.

From Reuters

The operation, led by the Trading Standards e-crime team, targeted markets where the suppliers of these traders were thought to operate.

From BBC