Cyber Crime
The term ‘cyber
crime’ refers to criminal activity that involves ICT (information and
communications technology). Cybercrime may be defined as “Any unlawful act
where computer or communication device or computer network is used to commit or
facilitate the commission of a crime”. Computer, mobile phones and the internet
have changed modern life. They provide us with many benefits.
Types
of cyber crime:
1.
Theft
2.
Cyber
staking
3.
Identity
theft
4.
Malicious
softwer
5.
Child
soliciting and abuse
6.
Computer
vandalism
Prevention
of cybercrimes:
Computer
users can adopt various techniques to prevent cybercrime.
1.
Make sure that
social networking profile such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, MSN are set to
private. Check their security settings and be careful what information users
post online. Once it is on the internet, it is extremely difficult to remove.
2.
Computer user must use a firewall to protect
their computer from hackers. Most security software comes with a firewall. Turn
on the firewall that comes with their router as well.
3.
Secure
mobile devices. More often than not, people leave their mobile devices
unattended. By activating the built-in security features, they can avoid any
access to personal details. Never store passwords, pin numbers and even own
address on any mobile device.
4.
Protect data
to avoid criminals to hake. Use encryption for most sensitive files such as tax
returns or financial records, make regular back-up of all important data and
store it in a different location.
5. Protect e-identity. Users must be careful when giving out personal information such as name, address, phone number or financial information on the internet. Make sure that websites are secure.
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