Cyber Law and Ethics
Title: Illustrate Cyber Crime
OEC CS 801 B
Team Members
Aritra Pain (24400121017)
Sourav Show (24400121008)
Arka Basu (24400121019)
Anish Sengupta (24400121015)
Introduction to Cyber Crime
• Cyber crime refers to criminal activities carried out using
computers, networks, or digital devices.
• It includes hacking, identity theft, financial fraud,
cyberbullying, and more.
• With increasing digital dependence, cyber crimes are
becoming more sophisticated.
Types of Cyber Crimes
•Hacking – Unauthorized access to systems or networks.
•Identity Theft – Stealing personal information for fraud.
•Phishing – Deceptive emails or messages to steal data.
•Cyberbullying – Harassment or threats online.
•Online Fraud – Fake websites, scams, and financial fraud.
•Malware Attacks – Spreading viruses, ransomware, spyware.
Impact of Cyber Crime
• Financial Loss: Bank fraud, credit card fraud, ransomware
attacks.
• Privacy Violations: Data breaches, identity theft.
• Reputation Damage: Cyberbullying, defamation.
• National Security Threats: Cyber terrorism, espionage.
• Psychological Impact: Anxiety, stress, fear due to cyber
harassment.
Real-Life Examples of Cyber Crimes
• WannaCry Ransomware (2017): A global ransomware
attack that affected thousands of organizations.
• Yahoo Data Breach (2013-2014): Over 3 billion user
accounts compromised.
• Facebook-Cambridge Analytica Scandal (2018):
Unauthorized data harvesting of millions of users.
• Twitter Bitcoin Scam (2020): High-profile accounts hacked
to promote cryptocurrency fraud.
Cyber Laws and Regulations
• Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000 (India) – Governs
cyber crimes and electronic transactions.
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – EU law for
data protection and privacy.
• Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) – USA –
Criminalizes unauthorized access to computers.
• Cybercrime Prevention Act (Philippines) – Defines cyber-
related offenses and penalties.
Preventive Measures Against Cyber Crime
• Use Strong Passwords – Avoid using common words or easy-to-guess
passwords.
• Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) – Adds an extra layer of
security.
• Beware of Phishing Scams – Do not click on suspicious links or emails.
• Keep Software and Antivirus Updated – Protect against malware and
exploits.
• Secure Personal Information – Avoid sharing sensitive details online.
Conclusion
• Cyber crime is a growing threat in the digital age.
• Awareness, laws, and preventive measures can help reduce
risks.
• Everyone must take responsibility for cyber security to stay
safe online.
• "Stay Informed, Stay Secure!"
Thank you