Cyber Crime

Cybercrime

The criminal activities done using the computer, internet, and other electronic devices are known as cybercrime. In the digital age, our virtual identities are essential elements of everyday life: we are a bundle of numbers and identifiers in multiple computer databases owned by governments and corporations. Cyber crime is an attack to those information of individuals owned by himslef, governments and corporations.
Some examples of cybercrime are:
• Hacking
Hacking refers to the activity of breaking into a computer system to gain unauthorized access.
• Phishing
The process of trying to get sensitive information like usernames, passwords, and credit card details by disguising as a trustworthy source.
• Cyberstalking
Cyberstalking is the activity of torturing individuals by using the internet.
• Computer viruses
A computer virus is a program that can copy itself and infect a computer without the permission or knowledge of the user.
• Cybertheft
Financial or personal information is stolen through computers or the internet.
• Cyber extortion
A crime involving an attack or threat of an attack coupled with a demand for money to stop the attack.
• Software piracy
An attack that involves the unlawful copying, distribution, and use of software programs with the intention of commercial or personal use. Trademark violations, copyright infringements, and patent violations are often associated with this type of cyber crime.

Protection from Cyber Crime

Some steps for resisting cyber crime include the following:

• Back up data and information regularly.
• Use two-factor authentication.
• Develop clear policies and procedures for the business and employees.
• Carefully check all email requests.
• Continually train employees on cyber security policies and procedures and what to do in the event of security breaches.