cyber crime
- 1. What is Cyber Crime ? History of Cyber Crime Types of Cyber Crime Causes of Cyber Crime How to tackle Cyber Crime?
- 2. Crime committed over internet Involves internet Computers used to commit crimes Computers used as the target of the crime “Offenses that are committed against individuals or groups of individuals with a criminal motive to intentionally harm the reputation of the victim or cause physical or mental harm , or loss to the victim directly or indirectly using modern telecommunications such as internet and mobile phones.” (Dr. Debarati Halder)
- 3. Later on , when computers and networks came into being in the 1990s, hacking was done basically to get more information about the systems. Hackers even competed against one another to win the tag of the best hacker. As a result, many networks were affected, hacking started making networks and systems slow. As hackers became more skilful, they started using their knowledge and expertise to gain benefit by exploiting and victimizing others.
- 4. Cyber Hacking Cyber Terrorism Cyber Theft Cyber Stalking
- 5. This is a type of crime where in a person’s computer is broken into so that his personal or sensitive information can be accessed. In some cases person may not be aware that his computer is being accessed from a remote location. In hacking, the criminal uses a variety of internet-based software or programs • to enter a person’s computer , • to disrupt a network , • to gain access to a system , • to steal sensitive information or data, • causing damage to software present in the system.
- 6. Cyber terrorism is a phrase used to describe the use of internet based attacks in terrorist activities, including acts of deliberate, large-scale disruption of computer networks, especially of personal computers attached to the internet, by the means of tools such as computer viruses. It varies from .. • Stealing data and hacking • Planning terrorist attacks • Causing violence • Attacking information systems
- 7. In this cyber crime, a criminal accesses data about a person’s bank account, credit cards, Social Security, debit card and other sensitive information to siphon money or to buy things online in the victim’s name. It can result in major financial losses for the victim and even spoil the victim’s credit history. The personal information stolen can include the person's name, social security number, birth date or credit card numbers. This stolen information is then used to obtain new credit cards, access bank accounts or obtain other benefits, such as a driver's license.
- 8. Cyber stalking is the use of the Internet or electronics to stalk or harass an individual, an organization or a specific group. Cyber stalking can include harassment of the victim, the obtaining of financial information of the victim or threatening the victim in order to frighten them. A cyber stalker relies upon the anonymity afforded by the Internet to allow them to stalk their victim without being detected.
- 9. Possible reasons: Passion of youngsters For the sake of recognition Desire of making quick money Misconception of fighting a just cause Dissatisfied/disappointed employees Drawbacks in judiciary systems Lack of evidence Inaccessibility to criminals Loopholes in system Negligence of security of data Confidential information is online
- 10. One of the best ways to avoid being a victim of cyber crimes and protecting your sensitive information is by making use of impenetrable security that uses a unified system of software and hardware to authenticate any information that is sent or accessed over the Internet. This helps to keep the network and the systems using the network safe. The best way to go about is using the solutions provided by Cross- Domain Solutions. Cross Domain Solution offers a way to keep all information confidential by using safe and secure domains that cannot be tracked or accessed.