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Cyber Crime & SecurityA Primer

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The fight between Good and Bad

will always be ON

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What is Cyber Crime?

Computer as a Weapon Computer as a Target

A Crime that involves a Computer


First Cyber Crime ~200

years back!!

• In 1820, Joseph-Marie Jacquard, a textile manufacturer in France, produced the loom. It allowed the automation in the weaving of fabrics. His employees felt that their traditional employment was being threatened. They sabotaged the machine to discourage Jacquard.

The first spam in 1978

• The first spam email took place in 1978 when it was sent out over the Arpanet

The first virus in 1982

• The first virus was installed on an Apple computer in 1982 when a high school student, Rich Skrenta, developed the Elk Cloner

How old is Cyber Crime?


How Big is Cyber Crime?

Computer as a Target


Where do we stand?



Cyber Crime is here to stay

You better get ready!


Levels at which Cyber Crime is committed

Person

Organization

Nation


It’s just like any other crime…

Cyber Criminals Use Tools

& Technique

s

To commit Cyber Crimes


Tools - Malicious Software or Malware

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Ransomware


Types of Cyber Crimes

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Web Jacking



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Salami Slicing Computer Vandalism

Cyber Stalking

Data Diddling



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Spamming Cyber Trafficking

Child Solicitation


Technique - Phishing

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Technique - Vishing

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Technique - Smishing

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Security Threats in Mobiles

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Vulnerable

Browser Exploits

WiFi Sniffing


Some interesting Cyber Crimes / Criminals

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Why is it difficult to detect & crack Cyber Crime?

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Can be executed remotely

International – difficult for law enforcement

Difficult to defend


How worried should I be?

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As worried as you are for other type of crimes…


How to Protect Yourself? – DOs

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Long Random String


How to Protect Yourself? – DOs

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Delete Unnecessary Software

Type URLs directly into the address bar

Regularly check financial

transactions

Register your e-mail and mobile number


How to Protect Yourself? – DON’Ts

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Do not visit unknown websites

Refrain from clicking links


How to Protect Yourself? – DON’Ts

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• Never reply to emails that seek personal information.• Never respond to offers of money from abroad.• Never respond to/ make remittances/ participate in schemes or

offers from unknown entities.• Never reply to emails or SMS' claiming that the recipient has won a

substantial sum of money in an online lottery or promotion.• Never fill out forms in email messages that ask for personal financial

information.• Never click or forward links in an email, instant message, or chat

from unknown senders or if you suspect the authenticity of the message.

• Never share confidential details like Card number, expiry date, CVV, OTP, Password with anyone when you receive any unsolicited calls, SMS, IVR or email.


Remember…


The conventional wars will soon be a passé…

The new-age wars will be fought in the Cyber world!

Final Thoughts…


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