2. In today’s world, crime can happen through any means. Like this,
a new crime is created called cyber crime. The crime which takes
place through the network of computers is called cyber crime.
With every new crime there has to be a new type of security, like
this, we have developed a new type of security called cyber
security. Cyber security is the application of technologies,
processes, and controls to protect systems, networks, programs,
devices and data from cyber attacks.
3. The important and private data must be safe guarded and the system must be
protected from malicious acts of hacking and exploiting privacy. The rate of
cyber crimes are very high around the world.
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4. The reasons for cyber crimes are :-
• Increasing use of Internet
• Lack of awareness
• Multi-pronged attacks
• Existing loopholes in software
• Untrained Internet users
Ways to have cyber security are :-
• Keep software up-to-date
• Avoid opening suspicious emails
• Keep hardware up-to-date
• Use a secure file-sharing solution
• Use anti-virus and anti-malware