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Common Computer and Internet Cyber Crimes

 Common Computer and Internet Cyber Crimes The Internet can be a scary place, full of scammers, thieves, and saboteurs. If you think that sounds like an exaggeration, consider this statistic: According to the Norton Cyber Security Insights Report, over 143 million Americans have been affected by computer crimes in the last year, with 80% of those surveyed reporting they or someone they knew had been victimized. With the ubiquity of smartphones and social media reporting our every move, it’s no surprise that cyber-crime is on the rise. From theft to fraud to solicitation, here are nine common Internet crimes that are impacting Americans today. 1. Phishing Phishing is when criminals send fraudulent emails pretending to be from legitimate businesses, in an attempt to collect sensitive, personal information. Often, any links in the email will redirect to a website owned by the scammer, so always be careful about what information you give out on the Internet. 2. Harassment Cyberstalkers use
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Laws and Enforcement About Cybersecurity

 Laws and Enforcement About Cybersecurity Cyber security in India  “Data is more like sunlight than oil .... it is like sunshine, we keep using it, it keeps regenerating”, said the Google Chief Financial Officer, Ruth Porat. However, one never knows as to when this usage and regeneration disguises itself into misappropriation. Data in its crudest form can be used in a manner which is beneficial to the one generating the data, the one who processes it, and anyone who is consuming it. The issue which percolates to the lowest levels, is the security of managing/handling the copious volumes of data which is freely available in this digital ecosystem. As long as you are connected to the internet, you run the risk of being accessible to anyone else who is on the internet, and this applies to your data as well. Cyber space crime has spared none. It has penetrated all major sectors including, the banking and finance, commercial facilities, postal services, transportation, e-retail platforms, e
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History of Cybercrime and It's Impact on Society

 History of Cybercrime and It's Impact on Society History of Cybercrime The malicious tie to hacking was first documented in the 1970s when early computerized phones were becoming a target. Tech-savvy people known as “phreakers” found a way around paying for long distance calls through a series of codes. They were the first hackers, learning how to exploit the system by modifying hardware and software to steal long distance phone time. This made people realize that computer systems were vulnerable to criminal activity and the more complex systems became, the more susceptible they were to cybercrime. Fast Forward to 1990, where a large project named Operation Sundevil was exposed. FBI agents confiscated 42 computers and over 20,000 floppy disks that were used by criminals for illegal credit card use and telephone services. This operation involved over 100 FBI agents and took two years to track down only a few of the suspects. However, it was seen as a great public relations effort,
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Types of Cybercrime and Targeted Hosts

 Types of Cybercrime and Targeted Hosts Cybercrime is vastly growing in the world of tech today. Criminals of the World Wide Web exploit internet users’ personal information for their own gain. They dive deep into the dark web to buy and sell illegal products and services. They even gain access to classified government information. Cybercrimes are at an all time high, costing companies and individuals billions of dollars annually. What’s even more frightening is that this figure only represents the last 5 years with no end in sight. The evolution of technology and increasing accessibility of smart tech means there are multiple access points within users’ homes for hackers to exploit. While law enforcement attempts to tackle the growing issue, criminal numbers continue to grow, taking advantage of the anonymity of the internet. Types of Cybercrime 1. DDoS Attacks: These are used to make an online service unavailable and take the network down by overwhelming the site with traffic from a
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What is Cyber crime? Meaning & Terminologies

 What is Cyber crime? Meaning & Terminologies   What is cyber crime? Cybercrime is a crime that involves a computer and a network. The computer may have been used in the commission of a crime, or it may be the target. Cybercrime may harm someone's security and financial health. There are many privacy concerns surrounding Cybercrime when confidential information is intercepted or disclosed, lawfully or otherwise. Internationally, both governmental and non-state actors engage in cybercrimes, including espionage, financial theft, and other cross-border crimes. Cyber-crimes crossing international borders and involving the actions of at least one nation-state are sometimes referred to as cyber warfare. Warren Buffet describes Cybercrime as the "number one problem with mankind" and "poses real risks to humanity." A report (sponsored by McAfee) published in 2014 estimated that the annual damage to the global economy was $445 billion. A 2016 report by Cybersecurity
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