CYBER CRIMES AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY R.M. Kamble∗ C.Vishwapriya∗∗ Introduction Information is a resource which has no value until it is extracted‚ processed and utilized. Information technology deals with information system‚ data storage‚ access‚ retrieval‚ analysis and intelligent decision making. Information technology refers to the creation‚ gathering‚ processing‚ storage‚ presentation and dissemination of information and also the processes and devices that enable all this to be done
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computer to gain unauthorized access to data within a system. Another way of defining hacking is the crashing a computer system. Following below is some information of how hacking RAM is useful as well as commonly used programs used by so-called ethical hackers. One such program is called metasploit. This program is used by cyber security personnel to help advise clients of possible vulnerabilities against their own systems. Metaslpoit is owned by Rapid7‚ who provides security data and analytic
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is connected to the Internet. You should have software‚ hardware‚ and/or personnel monitoring your networks operations and security. All computers and systems that connect to the internet or networks run off software of some type. People called hackers or crackers‚ manipulate programs‚ create worms‚ and viruses to make systems do thing there not supposed to‚ access places they aren’t allowed‚ and shutdown or hinder a system from working properly (Dasgupta). Then there are attacks‚ phishing attacks
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Theories of Crime Abstract This thesis explores the relatively new criminal phenomena of computer crime‚ or as it is more commonly termed‚ hacking. The foundation for the examination is based on how well traditional psychological theories of crime and deviance explain this new behaviour. Dominant theories in each of the categories of psychoanalytic‚ learning and control are discussed. The thesis concludes that for the most part‚ traditional psychological theories are deficient with regard
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Technology Revolution The use of technology is extremely important to all Americans and people of the world. Technology is used for all kinds of important things in the world like computers and cell phones to name a few. Technology has other benefits than computers and cell phones. Technology also creates jobs in all industries. The use of technology increases the number of jobs needed in order to have systems function properly. The use of technology can also create many problems
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purposes D. pretexting 5. Rummaging through garbage for discarded documents or digital media I. dumpster diving 6. Attempts to obtain passwords by reading messages sent on a network E. password sniffing 7. Involves collecting‚ examining‚ and preventing evidence of cybercrime C. cyber forensics 8. Crimes connected to information assets and IT A. cybercrime 9. Laws and regulations to prevent‚ investigate‚ and prosecute cybercrimes B. cyberlaw 11.12 1. Malicious software that executes when
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Epidemic‚” shows the destructive power and capability of cyberwarfare. Cyberwarfare has grown increasingly common over the years‚ and is one of the few areas where combat is on a level playing field. With the widespread use and access to internet‚ hackers and cases of hacking are continuing to grow at an alarming rate. Not only‚ but these hacks are usually targeted at important government facilities like the Pentagon‚ State Department‚ and the White House. Attacks substantial as this not only have
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risky. Online criminals and hackers could steal such passwords. However‚ you can use a reputable password manager to recall passwords for you. 3. Don’t use only one password for all your online accounts. It is risky. Online criminals and hackers could potentially gain access to your accounts if they figure out such password. You should rather use distinct passwords for all your accounts. 4. Don’t recycle your passwords. It is risky. Online criminals and hackers who may have stolen such passwords
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doesn’t hold a gun to your head‚ nor does he ransack your personal possessions. Just the same he’s a thief. Although this thief is one you’ll not only never see‚ but you may not even realize right away that he’s robbed you. The thief is a computer hacker and he "enters" your home via your computer‚ accessing personal information -- such as credit card numbers -- which he could then use without your knowledge -- at least until you get that next credit card statement. Richard Bernes‚ supervisor of the
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protection laws‚ and other privacy protection agencies have formed to protect the rights and privileges of the Internet user. With the U.S. Government‚ EPIC has had to step in and help small companies and Internet users with their own privacy problems‚ hackers getting into their systems and ruining the networks‚ and crackers stealing and decrypting private information. They have also helped with trying to stop the “IPv6”‚ an every day occurring problem from eventually taking over the already
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