Financial Crimes are defined as a crime against property, involving the unlawful conversion of the ownership of property (belonging to one person) to one’s own personal use and benefit. There are many different ways that these crimes can be committed, for instance by mail, fax, telephone and the Internet. By using social engineering techniques or […]
What is bandwidth?
It is the measure of how much information one can send through a connection. It is usually measured in bits-per-second.
Is hacking a Cybercrime?
Hacking is amongst the gravest Cybercrimes known till date. In simple terms it means an illegal intrusion into a computer system and/or network. Every act committed towards breaking into a computer and/or network is hacking. Some hackers hack for personal monetary gains, such as to stealing the credit card information, transferring money from various bank […]
What is Salami attack?
When negligible amounts are removed and accumulated in to something larger. This attack is used for the commission of financial crimes. The key here is to make the alteration so insignificant that in a single case it would go completely unnoticed.
What is web-jacking?
This term is derived from the term hi jacking. In these kinds of offences the hacker gains access and control over the web site of another. He may even change the information on the site. This may be done for fulfilling political objectives or for money. E.g. recently the site of MIT (Ministry of Information […]
What is cyber defamation?
This occurs when defamation takes place with the help of computers and / or the Internet. E.g. someone publishes defamatory matter about someone on a website or sends e-mails containing defamatory information.
Is Cyber harassment also a Cybercrime?
Yes, it is a distinct Cybercrime. Various kinds of harassment can and does occur in cyberspace, or through the use of cyberspace. Harassment can be sexual, racial, religious, or other. Persons perpetuating such harassment are also guilty of Cybercrime.
How to report a Cyber crime?
You need to provide the following possible information, along with an application letter addressing the head of cyber crime investigation cell when filing a complaint: • Your name, • Your mailing address, • Your telephone number, • Specific details on how the offence was committed, along with the names and addresses of suspects and any […]
What are the laws concerning Cybercrimes in India?
Cyber crime can involve criminal activities that are traditional in nature, such as theft, fraud, forgery, defamation and mischief, all of which are subject to the Indian Penal Code. The abuse of computers has also given birth to a gamut of new age crimes that are addressed by the Information Technology Act, 2000. The Act […]
What is Cybersquatting?
.Cybersquatting is the practice by means of which a person or legal entity books up the trade mark, business name or service mark of another as his own domain name for the purpose of holding on to it and thereafter selling the same domain name to the other person for valuable premium and consideration. Cyber […]