Essay on how can we deal with increasing cyber crimes? Upsc
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Types and prevention of cyber crime
In technically driven society, people use various devices to make life simple. Globalization results in connecting people all around the world. The increasing access to and continuous use of technology has radically impacted the way in which people communicate and conduct their daily lives. The internet connects people and companies from opposite sides of the world fast, easily, and relatively economically. Nevertheless, the internet and computer can pose some threats which can have disparaging impact on civilisations. Cybercrime is a hazard against different organisations and people whose computers are connected to the internet and particularly mobile technology.
Cybercrime is a dangerous crime involving computers or digital devices, in which a computer can be either a target of the crime, a tool of the crime or contain evidence of the crime. Cybercrime basically defined as any criminal activity that occurs over the Internet. There are many examples such as fraud, malware such as viruses, identity theft and cyber stalking. In present environment, since most information processing depends on the use of information technology, the control, prevention and investigation of cyber activities is vital to the success of the Organizations, Government's agencies and individuals. The procurement and maintenance of highly skill cybercrime expert by Government and Business Enterprises cannot be exaggerated.
Earlier, cybercrime was committed mainly by individuals or small groups. Presently, it is observed that there is highly complex cybercriminal networks bring together individuals at global level in real time to commit crimes.
Today, criminals that indulge in cybercrimes are not motivated by ego or expertise. Instead, they want to use their knowledge to gain profits promptly. They are using their capability to snip, deceive and exploit people as they find it easy to generate money without having to do an honest work. Cybercrimes have become major threat today.
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Background:-
Around 11,592 cases of cyber crimes were reported across India in 2015, the number is 26 folds more than the cases reported in 2006 accounting 453 cases.
Financial fraud and identity theft are the most common cyber crimes. A lot of people lost their hard-earned money because of cyber crimes.
Amid India’s transition to cashless economy, cyber crimes are increasing multifold.
What is Cyber Crime:-
Any crime that is committed by using computer and internet network is a cyber crime.
In a cyber crime the computer may have been used in the commission of the crime, or it may be the target.
Most of the cyber crimes are
Fraud and financial crimes
Cyber terrorism
Cyber extortion
Cyber warfare
False-flagging
Phishing
Causes:-
Common people do not have much awareness on methods of cyber crimes. This is biggest advantage for criminals.
Nonexistence of any strict laws and loopholes of the existing laws encouraging cyber crimes.
Cyber crimes happen because there will be high rate of return on investment and the risk of loss is low.
Financial gain was the biggest motive for cyber crimes.
The facility of being anonymous is giving opportunity to cyber criminals.
Cyber criminals don’t have fear of rival gangs.
Lack of digital infrastructure and network to tackle the menace.
According to Akamai Technologies, India is among the top targets for web application attacks.
Effects:-
Leakage of important information of vital systems such as nuclear plants, railways andhospitals that can lead to dire consequences.
Financial frauds and fake online lottery and job scams damage the economic condition.
Stalking, cyber bullying and harassment through online increased drastically.
Cyber crime may cause damage to the social and communal harmony by spreading provocative media files and messages without the fear of being caught thus encouraging youth to get involved in such activities.
It may cause big losses to the business industry by creating fake companies, transactions and deals in sales etc.
What India is doing:-
Indian Government is spreading awareness though advertisements in televisions about fraud phone calls and cyber crimes.
India has ‘Information Technology Act, 2000’ in law.
India has ‘Cyber Crime police stations‘, which deal with cyber crimes exclusively.
“National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Center” (NCIIPC) has been established as the nodal agency for the protection of critical information infrastructure.
Best practices :-
Number of cyber security soldiers needs to be increased on a war-footing.
Digital literacy rates should be increased, so that dependence on others for cashless transactions will be reduced. Thereby, less chances of financial fraud.
Cyber vulnerabilities should be identified.
Financial sector and cyber security industry should collaborate.
People should not reveal too much personal information on the internet.
Conclusion:-
Whole world is fighting against cyber crimes. Some countries have advanced technology and human resources to deal with them. And some countries do not have that yet. India needs to increase its investment on cyber security and should spend on awareness programs on war-footing.
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