Cyber Crimer 2003 Final

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INTRODUCTION

It is any crime thatInvolves the use of acomputer/network.

Computers can be usedin the commission ofthe crime or maybe thetarget.

Examples-Bank fraud,identity theft, extortion,espionage.

CYBER CRIME


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The FBI estimates thatcyber crime cost UScompanies $ 559.7

million in 2009.Annual cyber crime

survey carried out incities across the country

reveals that the cost ofcyber crime suffered byIndians is aroundRs. 34,110 croresannually.

CYBER CRIME


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Everybody is using COMPUTERS. From children to teenagers to adults, white collarexecutives, criminals to terrorist organizations. Conventional crimes like forgery, extortion,kidnapping etc. are being committed with the help

of computers.

Monetary transactions are being done via theINTERNET.


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TYPES OF CYBER CRIMES

Illegal intrusion into

a computer

system/network.Government

websites- HOT

targets for hackers.

Hackers enjoy

media coverage.


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Involves the use of

malicious software.

It attaches itself to

other software.

Examples- Trojans,Viruses, Worms, etc.


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Distribution of illegaland unauthorizedpirated copies of

software. Involves theft of

software intended topass for the original.

Retail revenue lossesworldwide are everincreasing due to this

crime.


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Acts of terrorism committed

through the use of cyberspace or

computers.

Hacking directed towards

individuals, families, organized by

groups within networks, tending

to cause fear among people.

A Cyber terrorist intimidates a

government or organization toadvance his/her political or social

objectives by launching

computer-based attack against

computers, network, and the

information stored on them.


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It is a term for theftand fraud committedusing a credit card as a

fraudulent source offunds in a transaction.

Credit card numberscan be stolen by

hackers who canmisuse this card byimpersonating thecredit card owner.


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Is the unsolicited sending of

bulk email for commercial

purposes.

It is unlawful to varyingdegrees.

Anti-spam laws are

relatively new. However

limits on unsolicitedelectronic communications

have existed in some forms

for some time.


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Turn ON your spam blocker.Most Internet providersprovide a spam blockingfeature to prevent unwantedmessages, such as fraudulentemails and phishing emails,from getting to your inbox.

Adequate anti-virus softwarefor your computer- McAfee,Norton Anti-Virus, Stopzilla orother similar programs.

Use your computer's firewallprotection feature, which is adigitally created barrier thatprevents hackers from gettinginto your computer system.

What can we do to protect ourselves?


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Encrypt important data you don'twant compromised. Utilize

encryption software, which makes it

unavailable to anyone who tries to

hack into your computer system.

Be wary of providing personalinformation via a website-name,

mailing address, bank account

number.

Shopping at insecure websites-run

the risk of submitting credit cardinformation and other personal

information to a site that may be a

fraud.

Monitor the online activities of

children.

What can we do to protect ourselves?


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Is the law governing computers, networks, software, data storage

devices (such as hard disks, USB drives etc), the Internet, websites,emails even electronic devices such as cell phones, ATM machines etc.

Deals with unlawful acts where the computer is used either as a tool or

atarget or both.

Is needed as Cyberspace tends to show complete disrespect for

jurisdictional boundaries.

Is necessary as Cyberspace offers enormous potential for anonymity.

CYBER LAW


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CYBER LAW IN INDIA

India has enacted the firstInformation Technology Act(I.T. Act) in the year 2000based on the UNCITRAL

(United Nations Commissionon International Trade Law)model.

Chapter XI of this Act dealswith offence/crimes alongwith certain other provisionsscattered in this Act.


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It defends us from cyber attacks. It helps us browse websites safely.

Encourages purchase transactions over theInternet through credit cards without fear of

misuse. Provides compensations to the victims of Cyber

Crimes.


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BAAZEE.COM CASE(DECEMBER 2004)

Police arrested the CEO of auction websiteBaazee.com Avnish Bajaj.

He was arrested under Section 67 of theInformation Technology Act 2000.

A CD containing a lewd MMS of a student of a

public school was being sold on the website.


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Pune Citibank MphasiSCall Center Fraud

US $ 3,50,000 from accounts of four US customerswere dishonestly transferred to bogus accounts.

Employees gained the confidence of the customerand obtained their PIN numbers to commit fraud.

All accounts were opened in Pune and thecustomers complained that the money from theiraccounts was transferred to Pune accounts andthats how the criminals were traced.


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PARLIAMENT ATTACK CASE

(DECEMBER 2001)

Bureau of Police Research and

Development at Hyderabadretrieved information from alaptop recovered from a terroristwho attacked Parliament.

The laptop contained the stickerof the Ministry of Home thatthey had made on the laptopand pasted on their ambassadorcar to gain entry into Parliament

House. It also contained the fake ID card

that one of the two terroristswas carrying with a Governmentof India emblem and seal.


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Many case studies indicate thatall walks of life are gettingexposed to cyber crime.

The Internet offers a number of

opportunities for cyber criminalseither to cause harm to innocentpeople, or to make a fast buck atthe expense of unsuspectingcitizens.

Cyber crime in India, as all overthe world, is on the rise and tocurb its scope and complexity isthe need of today.


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-PRESENTED BY -

Amanda Almeida- 1002

Patricia Pereira- 1003

Varun Brahmwar- 1008

Lukvisha Carvalho- 1009

Valenie Fernandes- 1031

Zubin Fernandes- 1037

Annette Pinto- 1072

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Cyber Crimer 2003 Final