As we are all aware, the internet absorbs us as individuals. We are the explorers, and we are free to explore cyberspace, but when using the internet, we should use caution and good netiquette. We are all aware that there are crimes and violations committed online, and they are known as cybercrimes.

The term "cybercrime," often known as "computer crime," refers to the use of a computer to advance criminal activities including fraud, the trafficking of child pornography, infringements on intellectual property, identity theft, or invasions of privacy.

The Republic Act No. 101175, also known as the Cyber Prevention Act of 2012, was introduced by the Philippine government to address and prevent cybercrime. On September 12th, 2012, Mr. Benigno Aquino, President of the Philippines, signed this Act. This Act's original intent was to make offenses like cybersex, child pornography, identity theft, etc. punishable. We netizens should spread awareness about this crimes. 

We need to be aware of what we posts online. Educate yourself about information security to prevent becoming a victim of fraud and other crimes online. We shouldn't post any personal information online when we are browsing the internet to stop being a victim. If someone sends you suspicious messages, report them and block them.

There are 16 types of cybercrime covered in cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 there are:

• Illegal Access: Unauthorized use of a computer or any program.
• Illegal Interception:  Interception of any non-public communication of computer data to, from, or within a computer system by an unauthorised person.
• Data Interference: Unauthorized tampering with, destroying, deleting, or deteriorating computer data, electronic documents, or electronic data messages, as well as the introduction or transmission of viruses.
• System Interference: Unauthorized interference with the operation of a computer or computer network, including the introduction or transmission of viruses, by inputting, transmitting, damaging, deleting, deteriorating, altering, or suppressing computer data or programmes, electronic data messages, or by deleting, deteriorating, altering, or suppressing them. This provision can also cover authorised activity if the person’s behaviour went beyond the agreed-upon scope and resulted in the damages listed in this provision.
• Misuse of devices: Unauthorized use, possession, production, sale, procurement, importation, distribution, or otherwise making available of gadgets, computer programmes, or other materials developed or adapted for committing any of the acts listed in Republic Act 10175.
• Cybersquatting: Acquisition of a domain name in bad faith on the internet to profit, deceive, harm reputation, and prevent others from registering it. This includes trademarks that were already registered at the time of registration, names of people other than the registrant, and trademarks that were purchased with intellectual property interests in them. 
  
• Computer related Forgery: Unauthorized input, alteration, or deletion of computer data that results in inauthentic data with the intent that it be considered or acted on for legal purposes as if it were authentic, regardless of whether the data is directly readable and intelligible; or the act of knowingly using computer data that is the product of computer-related forgery as defined here  to perpetuate.
• Computer-related Fraud: Unauthorized access to, alteration of, or deletion of computer data or programmes, or interference with the operation of a computer system, with the purpose to cause damage.
• Computer-related Identity Theft: Unauthorized acquisition, use, abuse, transfer, possession, change, or deletion of an individual’s identifying information, whether natural or legal.
• Cybersex: For favour or consideration, willful engagement, maintenance, control, or operation, directly or indirectly, of any lascivious presentation of sexual organs or sexual activity via a computer system.
• Child Pornography: Unlawful or banned activities conducted through a computer system, as defined and punished by Republic Act No. 9775 or the Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009.
• Libel: Acts of libel that are illegal or forbidden under Article 355 of the Revised Penal Code, as amended, and are committed using a computer system or any other similar means that may be created in the future. Penal Code Revision According to Article 355 Libel is defined as defamation of character by writings or other means. Libel committed by writing, printing, lithography, engraving, radio, phonograph, painting, theatrical exhibition, cinematographic exhibition, or any other similar means is punishable by prison correctional for the minimum and medium periods, or a fine ranging from 200 to 6,000 pesos, or both, in addition to any civil action that the offended party may bring.
• Aiding or Abetting in the commission of cybercrime: Anyone who knowingly assists or abets the conduct of any of the offences listed in this Act will be held accountable.
• Attempt in the commission of cybercrime: Any person who willfully attempts to commit any of the offences enumerated in this Act shall be held liable. All crimes defined and penalized by the Revised Penal Code, as amended, and special laws, if committed by, through and with the use of information and communications technologies shall be covered by the relevant provisions of this Act.
• Corporate Liability: (Section 9): When any of the punishable acts herein defined are knowingly committed on behalf of or for the benefit of a juridical person by a natural person acting either individually or as part of an organ of the juridical person who has a leading position within, based on: (a) a power of representation of the juridical person provided the act committed falls within the scope of such authority; or (b) an authority to make decisions on behalf of the juridical person.

"Spread awareness about cybercrimes and always be cybersafe."