Businesses and individuals who use the Internet are vulnerable to a wide range of cyber crimes, such as online extortion, identity theft and computer hacking. Hacking occurs when someone secretly invades your computer, gaining the ability to install hidden software, spy on your Internet surfing, steal your personal information and send spam from your computer. If you become a victim of hacking, it is important to report the incident to authorities to help them prevent hackers from carrying out further attacks. Writer Bio
