Introduction
Cybercrime is any criminal activity that involves a computer, networked device or a network. While most cybercrimes are carried out in order to generate profits for the cybercriminals, some cybercrimes are carried out against computers or devices directly to damage or disable them. Cybercrimes also include the use of computers or networks to spread malware, illegal information, images or other materials. Some cybercrimes target computers to infect them with a computer virus, which is then spread to other machines and, sometimes, entire networks.
A primary objective of cybercrime is financial; cybercrime can include many different types of profit-driven criminal activity, including ransomware attacks, email and internet fraud, identity fraud, as well as attempts to steal financial accounts, credit card or other payment card information. Cybercriminals may also target an individual’s private information, as well as corporate data for theft and resale.
Global Cyber Crime & Attacks at a Glance
The cyber security industry is rapidly growing every day. Although more resources are being deployed to counter cyber-attacks, the industry still has a long way to go…
