CYBER CRIME

SKILL OF EXPLANATION

JASMINE SHARON S

I.B.Ed.

COMPUTER SCIENCE

CRIME

Crime is an unlawful act punishable by a state or other authority.

CYBER CRIME

Crime committed using a computer and the internet to steal data or information is called as cyber crime. 

CATEGORIES OF CYBERCRIME

• The Computer as a Weapon - Using a computer to commit real world crime e.g. Cyber terrorism, credit card fraud etc.

• The Computer as a Target - Using a computer to attacks other computer. E.g.: Hacking, virus/worms attacks etc.

Q&A

What are the categories of cybercrime?

HACKING

Hacking is a source of threat to security in computer. It is defined as unauthorized access to the computer system by a hacker

CREDITCARD FRAUD

When an individual uses another individuals credit card for personal reasons while the owner of the card and the card issuer are not aware of the fact that the card is being used. This problem occur while using online banking, shopping.

VIRUS DISSEMINATION

It is malicious software that attaches itself to other software.

COMPUTER VANDALISM

Damaging or destroying data rather than stealing and transmitting virus.

SOFTWARE PIRACY

Theft of software through the illegal copying of genuine programs is called as Software Piracy.

Q&A

Name the types of cyber crime?

TYPES OF CYBERCRIME

• Hacking

• Credit card Fraud

• Virus dissemination

• Computer Vandalism

• Software piracy

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SAFETY TIPS

• Use antivirus software

• Never give your full name or address to strangers.

• Uninstall unnecessary software

• Maintain backup.

• Learn more about Internet privacy.

• Check security settings.

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