Types of Cyber Crime and Prevention

The Internet has left the world vulnerable to a lot of cybercrimes since too much information is accessible through thin air. Although it has proved to be a boon for the tech prone generation, there are always two sides of the coin. While information, services, goods etc. are accessible within minutes through a few clicks, people have got internet as a new platform for committing crimes and instant gains. There are various types of cyber crime whereby hackers/ fraudsters use different means affecting the victims’ reputation, finances, business, etc. If you become a victim of any of the types of cyber crime in India, having a cyber crime lawyer by your side can empower you legally. Have a quick understanding of the types of cybercrime attacks and how to prevent cybercrime in the article below.

What is Cyber Crime in India?

Illegal activities committed using electronic devices over cyberspace constitute cyber crime. The Information and Technology (IT) Act, 2000 contains various provisions dealing with cybercrimes in India. The device could be the target or a tool used to commit criminal activity somewhere else. The targets of types of cybercrime attacks may include individuals, organizations, or the governments. The cyber criminals are technically highly skilled who aim to damage another device or may use such devices for profits or some other reasons.

Types of Cybercrime Attacks

Before jumping over the 10 types of cyber crime, one should know the targets of such online attacks. People often think that cyber attacks may not affect them much since they do not have any confidential information. But in the advanced era of technology when bank accounts are accessible through the internet, everyone holds a lot of information whose loss may result in big trouble. Given below are the types of cybercrime attacks on the source which affects the users:

• Stealing Personal Information – When someone steals personal information like usernames, passwords, OTP, PIN codes, personal pictures or videos, the original owner becomes vulnerable, both socially or financially.
• Using Device for Illegal Activities – If someone has access to your devices, they can perform any illegal activity. If tracked, the authorities will trace you behind such activities since the proxy address/ other such links will indicate towards the original users while some hacker plays his/ her tricks from miles away.
• Committing Financial Fraud – In the world of internet banking, giving access to account number, one time password (OTP), or any such confidential information to someone else is an invitation to fraudsters to empty your bank account.
• Interrupted Web Services – Someone sitting miles away can hack your website and cause interruption in smooth run of such a website. This affects the services being provided through such websites or the brand built through years, whatever the case be.