Types and prevention of cyber crime

 

Introduction

As a saying in criminology goes – “a crime will happen where and only when the opportunity avails itself.”.

Earlier, cybercrime was committed mainly by individuals or small groups. Presently, it is observed that there is highly complex cybercriminal networks bring together individuals at global level in real time to commit crimes.

 


 

Types of Cyber Crimes:

 

1. Hacking:

In this category, a person's computer is broken into so that his personal or sensitive information can be accessed. In the United States, hacking is categorized as a wrongdoing and punishable as such. This is different from ethical hacking, which many organizations use to check their Internet security protection.  


- It is suggested to monitor children and how they use the Internet. Install parental control software to limit where they can surf.


 


- Make sure that social networking profiles such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, MSN are set to private. Check their 

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 Denial of service attacks: 

This crime is committed by the criminal, who floods the bandwidth of the victim's network or fills his e-mail box with spam mail depriving him of the services he is entitled to access.

                      

 

Prevention of cyber crimes:


Computer users can adopt various techniques to prevent cybercrime.

 

- Computer users 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.

 

- Computer users are recommended to purchase and install anti-virus software such as McAfee or Norton Anti-Virus. AVG offers free anti-virus protection if they do not want to purchase software.

 

- It is advised by cyber experts that users must shop only at secure websites. Look for a Truste or VeriSign seal when checking out. They should never give their credit card information to a website that looks suspicious or to strangers.

 

- Users must develop strong passwords on their accounts that are difficult to guess. Include both letters and numerals in their passwords. They must continuously update passwords and login details. By changing login details, at least once or twice a month, there are less chances of being a target of cybercrime.

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