Introduction:- cyber-crime is the use of electronic medium like computer for criminals activities . in this technological world the criminals have also found a way to disturb the world through cyber-crime. its is serous problem that is grow on a large scale and needs ton be checked urgently
Recent issue:-
1.in India there is a cyber-crime every 10 minutes
- cyber attacks are affecting individual as well as organisation
- 278842 cases of cyber-crime were reported in India in 2017
. 4. Facebook sold users data.
Types of cyber-crime:-
Hacking- unauthorized encroachment into another persons computer or network is hacking .
virus- virus attach themselves to files and delete or alter the data . virus attacks can affect the data of any individuals or organisation hereby causing a loss.
Phishing- Obtaining personal and sensitive information thorough messages and email spoofing is phishing .It further has type like phishing , spears phishing , whaling etc.
software piracy- creating and distributing copies of original programs and violating the copyrights and patents is piracy.
what can be done:-
1 set difficult password but make sure you are able to remember them. - do not share OTP other cars related information with anyone.
- Do not clicks= on random pop-ups.
- use good quality anti virus
conclusion :- while for all of us technology is boon but it also proves to be a bane when such cyber crimes take place . the government need to resort to strict actions and measures to check the growth of such crimes. meanwhile , we should also keep our precaution and try to save ourselves from cyber-crimes