A crime committed or facilitated via the internet is a cybercrime. Follow these tips from the National Crime Prevention Council to stay safe online:

• Keep your computer systems up to date. Cyber criminals will use software flaws to attack computer systems frequently and anonymously
• Choose strong passwords and protect them. Using the same password for various sites increases the risk of exploitation
• Never write a password down or leave it near the system it is intended to protect
• Install or update your antivirus software
• Read the fine print on website privacy policies

via Safety Tips – Buckeye State Sheriffs’ Association