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Sahil Rampal, Lovely Professional University Unit 11: Cyber Security and Crime

Unit 11: Cyber Security and Crime

CONTENTS
Objectives
Introduction
11.1 Cyber Security
11.1.1 Cyber Attacks
11.1.2 Cyber Security Threats in India
11.2 Cybercrime

11.2.1 History of Cybercrime
11.2.2 Types of Cybercrimes
11.2.3 Reporting a Cybercrime
11.2.4 Preventing a Cybercrime
11.3 Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT)

11.3.1 Objectives of CERT-In
11.3.2 Functions of CERT-In
11.4 Summary
11.5 Keywords
11.6 Self Assessment
11.7 Review Questions
11.8 Further Readings

Objectives
After studying this unit, you will be able to:

• Explain cyber security
• Describe cyber crimes
• Understand Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Introduction

The Internet has grown rapidly with advancements in computer and telecommunication technologies.
Internet commerce tools are used in the fields of education, communication, work, trade, health,
interaction, and commerce. The growth of Internet has provided an opportunity for people to improve
the quality of their lives which has led to the betterment of society.
However, Internet commerce tools are also used for fraudulent activities. This is because Internet
systems are vulnerable targets for attack. Systems that are not configured securely or not protected from
known vulnerabilities are easy victims to cyber attacks. Cyber criminals attack computer networks,
advocate violence, promote hatred, and vandalism using the Internet. Internet based applications such
as electronic banking and e-commerce are potential targets for computer criminals. Criminals can
conduct their operations from any corner of the world and can access any computer network. Hence,
cyber security is essential to protect us from cybercrimes.

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