PPT on cyber crime

2. WHAT IS CYBER CRIME?
• Cyber crime 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.
• Why should we know about cyber crime?
In this Tech-savvy world of 21st century ,everybody is connected to
the internet through various platforms.And some criminal-minded
persons take advantage of this and commit crimes here.
So,we should be aware of the crimes happening in the cyber-
space.

3. CATAGORIES OF CYBER CRIME
• Cyber crime may be basically divided into three catagories-
 Against person.
 Against property.
 Against government.
• It can also be catagorized into two parts-
The crimes wherein computer is targeted. Examples of
such crimes are hacking, virus attacks, stealing of
confidential information, etc.
The crimes wherein computer is used as a tool.
Examples of such crimes are publishing of obscene
material, phishing, impersonation, financial frauds,
etc.

4. TYPES OF CYBER CRIME
1. Cyber Bullying: use of social networks to repeatedly
harm or harass other people.
2. Cyber Extortion: blackmailing another for obtaining,
money, property, or services online.
3. Hacking: unauthorized attempts to bypass the security
mechanisms of an information system or network.
4. Phishing: act of sending email that falsely claims to be
from a legitimate organization, specially Banks.

5. 5. Virus Attacks: Viruses are spread by Cyber Criminals
with an objective to hack into a computer system and
to steal information.
6. Cybervandalism : It is damage or destruction that takes
place in digital form.
7. Software Piracy: unauthorized downloading, copying,
use, or distribution of software.
8. Cyber Terrorism: A cyber crime committed with an
intent to threaten the unity, integrity,security or
sovereignty of India.

6. • History of Cyber Crime-
The first recorded case of cyber crime took place in 1820.
The first case of e-mail spam took place in 1976.
In 1982 the first virus was installed in apple computer.
• Present Scenario in India-
A total of 44,546 cases of cyber-crime were recorded in 2019, representing a massive
increase of 63.5 per cent over 2018. (27,248 cases).
the crime rate rose from 2.0 in 2018 to 3.3 in 2019.
A total of 50,035 cases of cyber crime in 2020, with a 11.8% surge in such
offences over 2019.
the crime rate rose from 3.3 in 2019 to 3.7 in 2020.

7. CYBER SECURITY
• Cyber security is a potential activity by which information and other
communication systems are protected from and/or defended against the
unauthorized use or modification or exploitation or even theft.
• How to secure data?
Privacy policy.
Keep software up to date.
Disable remote connectivity.
Use antivirus software.
Insert firewalls.
Uninstall unnecessary softwares.
Maintain backups.
Check security settings.

8. CONCLUSION
Cyber crime is spreading its arms day by day. The most appropriate way of being safe
from becoming the victim of its ill effects is following security measures. There are
various ways by which we can protect our confidential information from being leaked.
We should always focus on awareness as - ‘Prevention is better than cure’, especially
when the cure is not available.