cybercrime be aware from it

cybercrime be aware from it

cyber crime

CYBERCRIME Any activity commissioned via computer, digital devices, and networks used in the cyber realm, and is facilitated through the internet medium. It can include the distant theft of information belonging to an individual, government, or corporate sector through criminal trespassing into unauthorized remote systems around the world. It includes stealing millions of rupees from online banks to harassing and stalking cyber users.

Cyber Crime also includes sending viruses on different systems or posting defamation messages. Commission of cybercrime can be:

The computer as a target-attacking the computers (e.g. spreading viruses etc.) The computer as a weapon-to commits fraud or illegal gambling The computer as an accessory- to store illegal or stolen information CYBERCRIME: THE FACTS Cybercrime has now surpassed illegal drug trafficking as a criminal moneymaker Somebody’s identity is stolen every 3 seconds as a result of cybercrimeWithout a sophisticated security package, your unprotected PC can become infected within four minutes of connecting to the Internet. MAJOR ONLINE ACTIVITIES In Pakistan, internet users range from 10% to 16% of the overall population

Social networking Online banking Internet surfing Audio & video communication Entertainment Online shopping Map directions / GPS Online education Online auction Information sharing Medical assistance Online games CYBERCRIME CATEGORIES Hacking Identity theft Cyber Bullying Cyber Stalking Financial fraud Digital Piracy Computer viruses and worms Malicious Software Intellectual property rights Money Laundering Denial of Service attack Electronic Terrorism, Vandalism, and Extortion