Individual_level: Identity Theft: Unauthorized use of personal data for fraudulent purposes.,Cyberstalking & Harassment: Using digital platforms to intimidate or harass individuals.,Phishing/Smishing/Vishing: Social engineering attacks to steal sensitive credentials via email, SMS, or voice calls.
Government_and_state_level: Cyber Warfare: State-sponsored attacks on a nation's digital infrastructure.,Cyber Espionage: Stealing sensitive state secrets or intellectual property through advanced persistent threats (APTs).,Attacks on Critical Information Infrastructure (CII): Targeting power grids, nuclear plants, and banking systems.
Social_and_cognitive_level: Disinformation & Fake News: Use of bots and deepfakes to manipulate public opinion and incite communal violence.,Cyber-terrorism: Using cyberspace to spread terror, recruit extremists, or conduct coordinated attacks.
Property_and_financial_level: Ransomware: Encrypting user data and demanding payment for decryption, targeting both individuals and large enterprises.,Banking Frauds: Unauthorized fund transfers through malware, skimming, or SIM swapping.,Cryptocurrency Crimes: Money laundering and scams involving unregulated digital assets.