Which term describes illegal activities conducted via computers and networks?

• A. Cybercrime
• B. Computer crime
• C. Transparency
• D. Crime-detention technology

Answer: (A)

Cybercrime is the term that describes illegal activities conducted via computers and networks. It encompasses hacking, online fraud, identity theft, malware distribution, and cyberstalking—crimes carried out through the digital space and the internet. This term is the best fit because it directly references cyberspace and interconnected networks as the arena for these offenses, capturing the full range of crimes where technology enables or punishes wrongdoing. The other options don’t fit as neatly: transparency refers to openness and accountability rather than criminal activity; crime-detention technology isn’t a recognized term in this context; and while computer crime is related, cybercrime is the broader, more current label that covers crimes conducted online and through networked systems.