Cybersecurity and cybercrime

Vira Poddiacha

Cybersecurity and cybercrime

//Introduction

- Cybersecurity is the protection of data and devices from hackers and viruses. - Cybercrime is crimes on the Internet: account hacking, money theft, fraud Why is it important?

Types of cybercrime: - Hacking - Financial fraud - Personal data leakage

Cyberthreats: - Viruses and malware - Phishing - Attacks on computer networks

//Types of cyber threats and types of cybercrime

- WannaCry ransomware (2017): blocked computers in 150 countries

//Known cases of attacks

- Attack on Yahoo (2013-2014): more than 3 billion accounts were hacked.

//Methods of combating cybercrime

- Legislation and international organizations - Control of digital platforms - The role of governments and companies

//How to protect yourself from cybercrime?

- Do not open suspicious links and files. - Update your software and OS. - Use VPN and data encryption. - Regularly back up important information. - Set strong passwords and use password managers. - Basic digital literacy - how to recognize fraudulent activities on the Internet.

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