Download - Cyber Crime
INTRODUCTION
Cybercrime is nothing but where the computer used as an object or subject of crime.
Cyber crime is an evil having its origin in the growingdependence on computers in modern life. Crime committed using a computer and the internet to steal a person's identity or illegal imports or malicious programs.
WHAT IS CYBER CRIME
Criminal activity involving
Information technology infrastructure Illegal access Data interference Misuse of devices Forgery and Electronic fraud.
Types of Cyber Crime
Hacking - Hacking in simple terms means an illegal intrusion into a computer system without permission of computer owner.Software Piracy - Theft of software through the illegal copying of genuine programs . The unauthorized copying of software. Email spoofing - A spoofed email is one that appears to originate from one source but actually has been sent from another source.Phishing - The e-mail directs the user to visit a Web site where they are asked to update personal information, such as passwords and credit card and social security etc.
AGAINST INDIVIDUAL
Harassment via e-mails
Defamation. Unauthorized control/access over computer system
Email spoofing
Cheating & Fraud
Phishing
Unauthorized control/access over computer system.
Possession of unauthorized information.
Cyber terrorism against the government organization.
Distribution of pirated software etc.
AGAINST ORGANIZATION
AGAINST SOCIETY
Polluting the youth through indecent exposure. Trafficking Financial crimes Sale of illegal articles Online gambling Forgery
PREVENTION OF CYBER CRIME
Anti-virus software .
Frequent password changing.
Firewalls.
Safe surfing.
Frequent virus checks.
Email filters.
User awareness is key to a secure computer/network Do not open suspicious files/emails Avoid using P2P programs Avoid downloading freeware If attacked, disconnect the network. Do not turn off the
computer
So we must pay attention to all those issues and protect the World and ourselves from Cyber Crime.
Stay secure and Safe.
CONCLUSION