cyber_crime

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

1. cyber attacks are affecting individual as well as organisation
2. 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.
3. do not share OTP other cars related information with anyone.
4. Do not clicks= on random pop-ups.
5. 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