Research paper from 2012 in the field of law - criminal procedure law, criminology, prison law, grade: 2.0, Leuphana University Lüneburg, language: German. Abstract: In this paper on internet crime, I aim to illustrate where the greatest dangers of online crime lie today for businesses, as well as for individuals and the state. I will briefly discuss the fundamentals of internet crime, which means explaining how attacks generally function. To elucidate the various methods of attack, I will approach the topic both theoretically and technically, as well as highlighting the dangers through practical examples. There are currently numerous types of internet crime, and I will address some of these. Certain areas of focus will include the specific dangers present in social networks.