Cyber Crime & Cyber Security: Be Vigilant, Not Victim

Abstract

In this age where the use of computers and networks related to them has become commonplace, there has been developed problems concerning cyber security. Cyber Security is an important factor to be considered if one is willing to protect himself from malicious people and software from the internet. Most of threats to computer networks come from internet and these are often intentional, having been developed by people with malicious intent. Cyber Security is therefore an attempt by individuals to protect their personal information, data and other digital assets from attacks through internet. The present paper exhibits the trends of Cyber Crime in India during 2011 to 2016. The paper also highlights the detailed concept of Cyber Security and talks about initiative taken by Government of India to counter Cyber Crime. The paper, in the end offers recommendations dealing with the challenges of Cyber Security.

Keywords: Cyber Crime, Cyber Security, Vulnerability