This primer on cyber crime & security discusses the basics of the cyber security issues and how to avoid them. Used as an aid for the speech on the topic (hence the presentation is mainly pictorial in nature).

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Cyber Crime & Security
A Primer
Uday Bhaskarwar
thinkinghut@thinkinghut.com

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What is Cyber Crime?
Computer as a Weapon Computer as a Target
A Crime that involves a Computer

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First Cyber Crime ~200
years back!!
• In 1820, Joseph-Marie
Jacquard, a
textile manufacturer in
France, produced the
loom. It allowed the
automation in the
weaving of fabrics. His
employees felt that
their traditional
employment was being
threatened. They
sabotaged the
machine to discourage
Jacquard.
The first spam in 1978
• The first spam email
took place in 1978
when it was sent out
over the Arpanet
The first virus in 1982
• The first virus was
installed on an Apple
computer in 1982
when a high school
student, Rich Skrenta,
developed the Elk
Cloner
How old is Cyber Crime?

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How Big is Cyber Crime?
Computer as a Target

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How Big is Cyber Crime?
Computer as a Target

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How Big is Cyber Crime?

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Where do we stand?
Computer as a Target

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Levels at which Cyber Crime is committed
Person
Organization
Nation

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It’s just like any other crime…
Cyber
Criminals
Use Tools
&
Techniques
To commit
Cyber
Crimes

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Tools - Malicious Software or Malware
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Ransomware

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Types of Cyber Crimes
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Web Jacking

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Types of Cyber Crimes
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Salami Slicing Computer Vandalism
Cyber Stalking
Data
Diddling

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Types of Cyber Crimes
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Spamming Cyber Trafficking
Child Solicitation

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Technique - Phishing
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Technique - Vishing
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Technique - Smishing
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Security Threats in Mobiles
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Vulnerable
Browser Exploits
WiFi Sniffing

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Some interesting Cyber Crimes / Criminals
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Why is it difficult to detect & crack Cyber Crime?
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Can be executed remotely
International – difficult for law enforcement
Difficult to defend

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How worried should I be?
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How to Protect Yourself? – DOs
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Long Random String

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How to Protect Yourself? – DOs
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Delete Unnecessary Software
Type URLs directly into the address bar
Regularly check
financial
transactions
Register your e-mail and mobile number

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How to Protect Yourself? – DON’Ts
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Do not visit unknown websites
Refrain from clicking links

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How to Protect Yourself? – DON’Ts
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• Never reply to emails that seek personal information.
• Never respond to offers of money from abroad.
• Never respond to/ make remittances/ participate in schemes or
offers from unknown entities.
• Never reply to emails or SMS' claiming that the recipient has won a
substantial sum of money in an online lottery or promotion.
• Never fill out forms in email messages that ask for personal financial
information.
• Never click or forward links in an email, instant message, or chat
from unknown senders or if you suspect the authenticity of the
message.
• Never share confidential details like Card number, expiry date, CVV,
OTP, Password with anyone when you receive any unsolicited calls,
SMS, IVR or email.

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Remember…

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Final Thoughts…

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