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Unit 11: Cyber Security and Crime

4. Screen shot of the Web page has to be saved and a hard copy must be submitted.
5. Any other relevant information could be provided after consulting law enforcement agency.
Password Hacking

The following details must be provided in case of password hacking:
1. Details of last access of the e-mail account.
2. Details of the computer used for browsing.
3. Any information related to e-mail account such as date of birth entered, pin code entered, security
question, and last password.

11.2.4 Preventing a Cybercrime
Governments should engage academic institutions to educate the common man about the dangers of
cyber terrorism. There has to be a joint effort by all Government agencies including defense forces to
attract qualified skilled personnel to implement counter measures. There is a growing connection
between the hacker and the terrorist. Very soon terrorists themselves will become excellent hackers. A
common vision is required to ensure cyber security and prevent cybercrimes.
The following measures must be taken to prevent cybercrime:
1. Avoid disclosing any personal information
2. Avoid sending any photograph online to strangers
3. Use latest and updated antivirus software
4. Never send credit card number to any site that is not secure
5. Use a firewall

Find out various techniques employed by software firms to overcome cybercrime.

11.3 Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT)

Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) is an organization that provides incident response
services to victims of cyber attack. It analyzes computer and network securities and publishes alerts
concerning threats and vulnerabilities to improve network and computer security. CERTs play a vital
role in dealing with the Internet incidents as they have the expertise and experience to handle any
problem. CERT organizations throughout the world are independent entities, although there may be
coordinated activities among groups.

Did you know? The first CERT group was formed in the United States at Carnegie Mellon University.
Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) is a government mandated Information
Technology (IT) security organization. CERT-In responds to computer security incidents, reports on
vulnerabilities, and promotes effective IT security practices throughout the country. CERT-In was
started by the Indian Department of Information Technology in 2004 and operated under that
department. According to the provisions of the Information Technology Amendment Act, 2008, CERT-
In is responsible for overseeing administration of the Act.
11.3.1 Objectives of CERT-In
The primary objective of CERT-In is to raise awareness among Indian cyber community and to provide
technical assistance and advice to help recover from computer security incidents. It provides technical
assistance to system administrators and assists them in recovering from any computer security incident.

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