Cyber security refers to protecting computers, networks, and data from cyber attacks. It includes communication security, network security, and information security. Cyber crimes are criminal acts committed online using computers as tools or targets. The first recorded cyber crime was in 1820, while the first spam email and computer virus occurred in 1978 and 1982, respectively. Cyber crimes include illegal access, interception, interference with data or systems, misuse of devices, and fraud. Practicing cyber security with tools like antivirus software, firewalls, and strong passwords can help protect against cyber crimes.