chapter 1 cyber crime gtu

Chapter 1Introduction to Cybercrime

Cyber Crime

•Is any illegal behavior , directed by means of electronic operations that targets the security of computer system and the data processed by them

•Two types of attacks are prevalent :1. Techno - Crime2. Techno - vandalism

Cyber Criminals

1. Type I : Hungry for Recognition

2. Type II : Not interested in recognition

3. Type III : The insiders

Classification of Cybercrimes1. E-mail spoofing2. Spamming3. Cyber defamation4. Internet time theft5. Salami attacks/Salami techniques6. Data diddling7. Forgery8. Newsgroup spam9. Industrial spying10.Hacking 11.Online frauds

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12.Pornographic offence13.Software piracy14.Computer sabotage15.Email bombing16.Usenet newsgroup as the source of

cybercrimes17.Computer network intrusions18.Password sniffing19.Credit card frauds20.Identity thefts

Cybercrimes and the Indian ITA 2000

•Cybercrimes are punishable under two categories :

1.The ITA 2002.The IPC

http://www.mit.gov.in/content/report-expert-committee-amendments-it-act-2000-3

Section Chapter Crime Punishment

43 CHAPTER IX : PENALTIES AND ADJUDICATION

for damage to computer

compensation not exceeding one crore rupees

66 CHAPTER XI: OFFENCES

Computer related offenses:

imprisonment upto one year or a fine which may extend up to two lacs or with both

68A. CHAPTER XI: OFFENCES

Encryption and other technologies for security of data

to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years or to a fine not exceeding two lakh rupees or to both

Section

Chapter Crime Punishment

73 CHAPTER XI: OFFENCES

Penalty for publishing Electronic Signature Certificate false in certain particulars

punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine which may extend to one lakh rupees, or with both

74 CHAPTER XI: OFFENCES

Publication for fraudulent purpose

punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine which extend to one lakh rupees, or with both

Terms

•Cyberspace•Cyber squatting•Cyber terrorism•Botnet

Self Study

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