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Cyber Security: Action Against Cybercrime

Cyber security refers to protecting computers, networks, programs and data from digital attacks. It became important with the rise of cyber crimes committed over the internet using computers as tools. Some early forms of cyber crimes were spam emails and computer viruses. Cyber security aims to defend against hacks and viruses through techniques like encryption, firewalls, antivirus software, and secure passwords. While complete security is impossible, regular software updates and safety precautions can help minimize risks from cyber criminals.

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Cyber Security: Action Against Cybercrime

Cyber security refers to protecting computers, networks, programs and data from digital attacks. It became important with the rise of cyber crimes committed over the internet using computers as tools. Some early forms of cyber crimes were spam emails and computer viruses. Cyber security aims to defend against hacks and viruses through techniques like encryption, firewalls, antivirus software, and secure passwords. While complete security is impossible, regular software updates and safety precautions can help minimize risks from cyber criminals.

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Cyber

Security
Action against cyber crime
CONTENT
•DEFINATION
•EARLY HISTORY
•CYBER CRIME
•CHALLENGES OF CS
•ADVANTAGES OF CS
•SAFETY TIPS OF CS
•CONCLUSION
What is cyber security?
Cyber security standards are security standards which enable
organizations to practice safe security techniques to minimize
the number of successful cyber security attacks.

Cyber security refers to the technologies and processes


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

Though, cyber security is important for network, data and


application security.
What is…?
Communication security-protecting organization
communication media , technology , and content.

Network security-is the protection of


networking components, connection and content.

Information security-protection of information and its


critical elements , including the systems and hardware
that use , store or transmit that information.
What is cyber crime?
The former descriptions were "computer crime",
"computer-related crime" or "crime by computer". With
the pervasion of digital technology, some new terms
like "high-technology" or "information-age" crime
were added to the definition. Also, Internet brought
other new terms, like "cybercrime" and "net" crime.

Other forms include "digital", "electronic", "virtual" ,


"IT", "high-tech" and technology-enabled" crime .
History
The first recorded cyber crime was recorded in the
year 1820.

The first spam email took place in 1978 when it


was sent over the Arpanet.

The first Virus was installed on an Apple


Computer in 1982.
Cyber crimes includes

Illegalaccess
IllegalInterception
System Interference
DataInterference
Misuse ofdevices
Fraud
Why should we care?
It is a criminal activity committed on the
internet.

Cyber crime-Where computer is either a tool or


target or both.
How can we protect?
Read Privacy policy carefully when you submit the
data through internet.

Encryption: lots of website uses SSL (secure


socket layer)to encrypt a data.

Disable remoteconnectivity.
Advantage of cyber security
It will defend from hacks andvirus.

The application of cyber security used in our PC


needs update every week.

The security developers will update their database


every week once. Hence the new virus also
deleted.
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 unless


required
Conclusion
The only system which is truly secure is one
which is switched off and unplugged.

So , only way to be safe is Pay


attention and Act smart.
THANK YOU
Slidesby:-
DIVYA PRATAP SINGH
1522510066

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