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The ACORN

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What is cybercrime?

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• In Australia, the term 'cybercrime' is used to describe both: crimes directed at computers or other information

communications technologies (ICTs) (such as hacking and denial of service attacks); and

crimes where computers or ICTs are an integral part of an offence (such as online scams, fraud, identity theft and the distribution of child exploitation material).

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What is the ACORN?

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What is the ACORN?

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• The Australian Cybercrime Online Reporting Network (the ACORN) is an online reporting tool and a source of advice on cybercrime prevention.

• It is a national police initiative, delivered in collaboration between the Australian Government and all police agencies.

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Why should I report?

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• Reporting to the ACORN is simple and quick.

• Reports will help to build a national intelligence database of cybercrime, which will help police to identify alarming trends and prevent and disrupt future criminal activity.