Cyber Crime

Let’s Learn About Cyber Crime | Internet Frauds

 September 21, 2021  Posted in Learning

Cybercrime the vital part of  Internet fraud, uses the internet as an instrument to increase illegal actions, such as committing fraud, trafficking in child pornography and intellectual property, stealing identities, or violating privacy.

 

Categories of cyber Crime

  1. Cyber Crime Against Person
  • # Cyber stalking
  • # Impersonation
  • # Loss of Privacy
  • # Transmission of Obscene Material
  • # Harassment with the use of computer

 

  1. Cyber Crime Against Property
  •  # Unauthorized Computer Trespassing
  • # Computer vandalism
  • # Transmission of harmful programs
  • # Siphoning of funds from financial institutions
  • # Stealing secret information & data
  • # Copyright

 

  1. Cyber Crime Against Government
  • # Hacking of Government websites
  • # Cyber Extortion
  • # Cyber Terrorism
  • # Computer Viruses

 

Understand The Types of Cyber Fraud.

Let’s learn few common types of cyber fraud:

  1. Credit card fraud occurs when scammers try to fraudulently acquire credit card and debit card numbers to obtain your property or money.
  2. One of the dangerous software that can disable your computer or computer system is Malware.
  3. When personal or financial information is hacked ( any sensitive data is hacked ) into, leaked, or inadvertently posted from a secure location.
  4. Often, scammers try to sell products online fakely to access the debit card number; this is known as Internet auction fraud.

 

Online Safety And Security

 

People might try to hack your personal information or account over the internet, but you can always take precautions. Let’s learn how to stay safe over the internet.

 

 DO’s

  • Start by learning the basics of cyber security. Enhance your knowledge regarding what you can do after and before attacks.
  • Always prefer to use the latest version of your operating system, web browser, and applications.
  • Learn how to be aware regarding common signals of scams and fraud. Learn the warning signs of internet fraud, phishing, and other online scams.
  • Let your kids know more about saying protected online by teaching them about online risks: protect your kids online.

 

 

Don’t 

 

  • Sometimes we put the same password for various accounts. This is the most basic mistake that various people make. Try to make a strong password ( avoid using common names, numbers, and words.)
  • Before providing any information, make sure that the website is encrypted. Encrypted sites start with “https” ( the “s” means that the site is secure).

 

Are you a victim of cybercrime or internet fraud? Please report it to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3). Or, you can use the FBI’s online tips form.

By this step, your complaint will be forwarded to local, state, federal, or international law enforcement. You can also contact your credit card company if you need to contact your credit card company. Notify them regarding unauthorized charges or if you suspect your credit card number has been compromised.

For more informative blogs and articles visit our website www.Homeworkminutes.com .