Computer and internet fraud
- 1. INTERNET FRAUD :- - Karmaveer Singh Sankhla - 201127107188
- 2. What is internet ? • Internet is a global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities, consisting of interconnected networks using standardized communication protocols. • The Internet is a global network that comprises many voluntarily interconnected autonomous networks. It operates without a central governing body. The technical underpinning and standardization of the core protocols (IPv4 and IPv6) is an activity of the internet engineering task force (IETF), a non-profit organization of loosely affiliated international participants that anyone may associate with by contributing technical expertise.
- 3. Advantages of internet :- • Information, knowledge, and learning. • Connectivity, communication, and sharing. • Address, mapping, and contact information. • Banking, bills, and shopping. • Selling and making money. • Collaboration, work from home, and access to a global workforce. • Donations and funding. • Entertainment. Etc………
- 4. Disadvantages of internet :- • Addiction, time-waster, and causes distractions. • Bullying, trolls, stalkers, and crime. • Spam and advertising. • Pornographic and violent images. • Never being able to disconnect from work. • Internet fraud. • Identity theft, hacking, viruses, and cheating.
- 5. Internet fraud :- • A crime in which the perpetrator develops a scheme using one or more elements of the internet to deprive a person of property or any interest, estate, or right by a false representation of a matter of fact, whether by providing misleading information or by concealment of information. • Internet fraud is the use of Internet services or software with Internet access to defraud victims or to otherwise take advantage of them.
- 6. Tools which are used in internet fraud - • Phishing • Fake profiles • Fake photos • Fake entities • Fake claims • Fake names, credentials and badge numbers • Computer pop-ups
- 7. Types of internet frauds - • email scam • Online shopping frauds • Identity theft • Work from home scam • Lottery fraud • Matrimonial frauds • Tax scams • Credit card reward point fraud • Frauds on OLX • Social media frauds Etc…………..
- 8. HOW TO BE SAFE FROM INTERNET FRAUD - • Keep your computers and mobile devices up to date. Having the latest security software, web browser, and operating system are the best defenses against viruses, malware, and other online threats. Turn on automatic updates so you receive the newest fixes as they become available. • Set strong passwords. A strong password is at least eight characters in length and includes a mix of upper and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters. • Watch out for phishing scams. Phishing scams use fraudulent emails and websites to trick users into disclosing private account or login information. Do not click on links or open any attachments or pop-up screens from sources you are not familiar with. Forward phishing emails to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at spam@uce.gov – and to the company, bank, or organization impersonated in the email.
- 9. • Keep personal information personal. Hackers can use social media profiles to figure out your passwords and answer those security questions in the password reset tools. Lock down your privacy settings and avoid posting things like birthdays, addresses, mother’s maiden name, etc. Be wary of requests to connect from people you do not know. • Secure your internet connection. Always protect your home wireless network with a password. When connecting to public Wi-Fi networks, be cautious about what information you are sending over it. • Shop safely. Before shopping online, make sure the website uses secure technology. When you are at the checkout screen, verify that the web address begins with https. Also, check to see if a tiny locked padlock symbol appears on the page.
- 10. • Read the site’s privacy policies. Though long and complex, privacy policies tell you how the site protects the personal information it collects. If you don’t see or understand a site’s privacy policy, consider doing business elsewhere.
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