Physical Damage:
* Graffiti: Spray painting, etching, or otherwise marking surfaces (walls, statues, vehicles)
* Breaking windows: Of buildings, vehicles, or other structures
* Destroying property: Throwing rocks at buildings, tearing down fences, damaging signs
* Setting fires: To buildings, vehicles, or other structures
* Destroying public art: Mutilating sculptures, tearing down murals, defacing historical landmarks
Digital Vandalism:
* Hacking into websites: Defacing web pages, stealing data, spreading malware
* DDoS attacks: Overloading servers with traffic, making websites inaccessible
* Spamming: Sending unsolicited messages to disrupt online communication
* Data deletion: Erasing or corrupting important information
Other Types:
* Defacing public memorials: Spraying paint on war memorials, desecrating cemeteries
* Tampering with public infrastructure: Disabling streetlights, vandalizing traffic signals
* Destruction of natural resources: Cutting down trees, littering in natural areas
It's important to note:
* Intent is key: For an action to be considered vandalism, it must be intentional and malicious. Accidental damage or property damage caused during a crime (like burglary) is not considered vandalism.
* Severity varies: Vandalism can range from minor acts of graffiti to serious crimes like arson.
* Consequences are serious: Vandalism is a crime, and those caught can face fines, jail time, and other legal penalties.