Since it is not possible to remember each and every numerical value of an IP address, the system of domain names evolved. Domain names are the alphabetic names used to refer to computers on the Internet. A web site address, including a suffix such as .com, .org, .gov or .edu comprises a domain name. The suffix […]

Phishing is the criminal and fraudulent act of attempting to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, password and credit card details by masquerading as a trustworthy entity or person in an electronic communication. Communications purporting to be from popular social web sites, auction sites, online payment processors or IT administrators are commonly used to lure […]

A technique used to gain unauthorized access to computers, whereby the intruder sends messages to a computer with an IP address indicating that the message is coming from a trusted host. To engage in IP spoofing, a hacker must first use a variety of techniques to find an IP address of a trusted host and […]

The word I.P stands for Internet Protocol Address. It is a unique number consisting of four parts separated by dots, e.g. 151.164.1.6. Every machine that is on the Internet has a unique IP number, if a machine does not have an IP number; it is not really on the Internet. The IP address is just […]

Cyber crimes can be classified into 3 major categories such as a) Crime against government such as cyber terrorism. b) Crime against persons such as cyber pornography, cyber stalking, cyber defamation c) Crime against property such as online gambling, intellectual property infringement, phishing, credit card frauds.

There are various modes or methods by which cyber crime can be committed such as Unauthorized access to computer systems or networks / Hacking Theft of information contained in electronic form Email bombing Data diddling Salami attack Denial of Service attack Virus / worm attacks Logic bombs Internet time thefts

Any criminal activity that uses a computer either as instrumentality, target or a means for perpetuating further crimes comes within the ambit of cyber crime. The term “cyber-crime” is not defined under the Information Technology Act, 2000.In simple terms cyber crime would be “unlawful acts wherein the computer is either a tool or a target […]

Market entry strategy- Franchising World-Nov 2009 (Interview with Seth Associates) by Amanpreet Many foreign companies have taken recourse to the joint venture to enter the emerging Indian market. TFW explores various facets of the most viable business route for entering into the new market. Research before you decide When any company plans to unveil its brand […]

Karnika Seth is the chairperson and Founder of the Lex Cyberia, the world’s first integrated cyberlaws consulting , forensics and legal research centre.Launched in 2009 ,Lex Cyberia is the legal consulting & research centre for Information Technology law and practice at Seth Associates, law firm based in India with established reputation in areas of Corporate […]

With the passage of the IT Amendment Bill 2008 , specific section 67B was inserted in the IT Act,2000 to combat Child pornography. Our National agencies and NGOs that protect Child rights must take a clue from the News on Microsoft Software working towards curbing Child pornography. These agencies and Child rights organizations ought to […]