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This document discusses cyber crime and security. It defines cyber crime as using computers to enable illegal acts like fraud or privacy violations. Cyber security refers to technologies that protect networks and data from unauthorized access. The document outlines common cyber threats like viruses, hackers, and malware, and explains how cyber security addresses these through measures like antivirus software, firewalls, and strong passwords. It also analyzes global cyber security ranks and examples of major cyber attacks.

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Cybersecurity 21 09 22

This document discusses cyber crime and security. It defines cyber crime as using computers to enable illegal acts like fraud or privacy violations. Cyber security refers to technologies that protect networks and data from unauthorized access. The document outlines common cyber threats like viruses, hackers, and malware, and explains how cyber security addresses these through measures like antivirus software, firewalls, and strong passwords. It also analyzes global cyber security ranks and examples of major cyber attacks.

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Cyber Crime and

Security
By Pyari Mohan Jena
Topic to be discussed
 Introduction
 What is Cyber Crime and types?
 What is Cyber Security?
 Need for Cyber Security
 Major Security Problems
 Cyber Security India’s Rank
 Example Cyber Attacks
 Advantages of Cyber Security
 Disadvantages of Cyber Security
 Safety Tips
 Conclusion
INTRODUCTION
 cybercrime, also called computer crime, the use of
a computer as an instrument to further illegal ends, such as
committing fraud, trafficking in intellectual property, stealing
identities, or violating privacy.

 The term cyber security is used to refer to the security offered


through on-line services to protect our online information.

 With an increasing amount of people getting connected to


Internet,social media, the security threats that cause massive
harm are increasing also.
CYBER CRIME
• Computer used as object or subject of a crime.

• Online social media activities are Vulnerable to crime


and can compromise personal safety just as common
everyday unless law makers, law enforcement and
individuals need to know how to protect themselves and
the persons for which they are responsible.
TYPES OF CYBER CRIME
• Hacking
-Unauthorised access to computer
• Denial of service attack
-Flooring bandwidth of victim with spam mails
• Virus dissemination
-Malicious software ie; trojan horse etc
• Computer vandalism
-Damaging or destroying data
• Cyber Terrorism
-Hate email
• Software piracy
-Theft of software through illegal copying
• Credit Card Fraud
-Hack and misuse your card
TYPES OF CYBER CRIME
• Net extortion
-Copying confidential data and extort for huge amounts
• Phishing
-Pulling our confidential info from banks or financial
institutions
• Spoofing
-Pretend to be in identity of another computer
• Cyber Stalking
-Following victim by sending email, entering chatroom etc
• Salami Sttack
-Insignificant changes, deducting small amount from
individuals account
-Confidential info from banks or financial institutions
CYBER SECURITY

 Cyber security refers to the technologies and


processes
designed to protect computers, networks and data from
unauthorized access and attacks delivered via the
Internet by cyber criminals.

 Cyber security is important for network, data


and application security.
NEEDS FOR CYBER SECURITY
•
 To protect ourselves from online fraud and
identity theft.
• To safeguards our system from viruses.
Which is the third largest economy?
• USA
• China
• ????
MAJOR SECURITY PROBLEMS

 Virus

 Hacker

 Malware

Trojanhorses
Password cracking
VIRUSES AND
WORMS
 A Virus is a “program that is loaded onto your
computer without your knowledge and runs
against your wishes.

Solution
 Install a security suite that protects the
computer
HACKERS

 In common a hacker is a person who breaks


into computers, usually by gaining access to
administrative controls.
 Types of Hackers

1.White Hat Hacker


2.Grey Hat Hacker
3.Black Hat Hacker
HACKERS
Black Hat Hackers: These are cyber criminals who are
having minimum 10 to 15 years of experience in computer
science , that means they can hack and atleast try to hack
anything possible. They do not have NO word in their dictionary.
Unix Terrorist

White Hat Hackers: These are good people who help police and
xyz agencies to make sure the national security of a nation must
remain secure.

Grey Hat Hacker : These are half devil and half angel kind of
hackers. Who secure in day and hack in night.
HOW TO PREVENT HACKING

 It may be impossible to prevent computer


hacking , however effective security controls
including strong passwords, and the use of
firewalls can helps.
MALWAR
E
 The word "malware" comes from the term

"MALicious softWARE."
 Malware is any software that infects and
damages a computer system without
the owner's knowledge or permission.
TO STOP MALWARE

 Download an anti-malware program that also


helps prevent infections.
 Activate Network Threat Protection, Firewall,
Antivirus
TROJAN HORSES

 Trojan horses are email viruses that can


duplicate themselves, steal information,
or harm the computer system.
 These viruses are the most serious threats to
computers.
 How to Avoid Trojans
Security suites ,will prevent us
from downloading Trojan Horses.
PASSWORD CRACKING

 Password attacks by hackers that are able to


determine passwords or find passwords to
different protected electronic areas and social
network sites.

 Securing Password
1.Use always Strong password.
2.Never use same password for two different
sites.
CYBER SECURITY COUNTRIES RANKS

Countries with the highest commitment to cyber security


based on the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) in 2020
1 USA
2 UK
2 Saudi Arabia
3 Estonia
4 Korea (Rep. of)
4 Singapore
4 Spain
5 Russian Federation
5 UAE
5 Malaysia
6 Lithuania
7 Japan
8 Canada
9 France
10 India
INDIA’S RANK
 India ranked 10th in Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI)
2020 by ITU (International Telecommunication Union),
moving up 37 places on key cybersafety parameters.

 The index has been topped by USA with GCI score 100.
CYBER ATTACKS IN 2017
 Petya

The second massive cyber attack, a variant of the ransomware


hit organizations worldwide, especially Ukraine. It is found
to exploit MS Office and SMBv1 has worm capabilities,
which allows it to spread quickly across infected networks.
 Skype

Another cyber attacks was launched by unleashing a virus on


the instant messaging app 'Skype', This Skype virus allows
attackers to remotely crash the application with an unexpected
exception error, to overwrite the active process registers, and
to execute malicious code.
 Fireball

Fireball is a Chinese malware that affected nearly 250 million


computers worldwide with India among the worst-hit
countries. This Cyber attack was designed to hijack browsers
and turn them into zombies. It is capable of executing any
code on infected machines, resulting in a wide range of
actions from stealing credentials to dropping additional
software nasties.
 Delta Charlie

Delta Charlie, a botnet malware used by Hidden Cobra, has


affected thousands of computers worldwide. This cyber attack
launches Distributed Denial-of-service attacks on vulnerable
computers that are missing required patches.
 Wannacry

May 12th, 2017 witnessed the biggest ever cyber


attack in the Internet history. A ransomware named
WannaCry stormed through the network. It targeted
computers running Windows OS that are not up-
to- date and brought computer systems from
Russia to China and the US to their knees.
ADVANTAGES OF CYBER SECURITY

 Improved security of Cyber Space.


 Increase in Cyber defense.

 Increase in Cyber speed.

 Protecting company data and information.

 Protects systems and computers against


viruses , malware , worms and spyware etc.
 Protects networks and resources.

 Fight against computer hackers and identity


theft.
DISADVANTAGES OF CYBER SECURITY

 It will be Costly for average users.


 Firewalls can be difficult to configure correctly.
 Need to keep updating the new software in order
to keep security up to date.
 Makes systems slower than before
SAFETY
TIPS
 Use antivirus software
 Insert firewalls , pop up blocker

 Uninstall unnecessary software

 Maintain backup

 Check security settings

 Use secure connection

 Open attachments carefully

 Use strong passwords , don’t give personal


information unlessrequired
CONCLUSION
 The cyber crime or cyber issues have been all
time in around as well as information systems
are around us.
 To prevent the cyber issue or to hack in the world,
all countries are wanted to make some important
and harsh laws by which the cyber crimes are
prevented.
 Also, want to stop all the illegal websites that are
unauthorized by the governments of the
countries.
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