Question

Which of the following is not a type of cyber crime?


Data theft

Forgery

Damage to data and systems

Installing antivirus for protection

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Answer 1

I-nstalling antivirus for protection is not a type of cybercrime.

• Antivirus software protects the device from viruses, malware, spyware, etc.
• Many antivirus software is available in the market today. Some of these are Quick Heal, Avast, McAfee, and Norton.
• Cybercrime includes stealing data, forging it, or damaging systems for illegal purposes.
• It aims to infringe privacy to meet personal ends. Such scandals include online fraud, harassment, theft, or extortion.