How internet has become a crime scene

 

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Having cameras on their phones it has become a weapon for people. Due to this a woman’s life was shattered when her ex shared her nudes and continued to threaten her with further sharing. Such acts can lead to irreversible damage with pictures going on the internet. We are surrounded by cyber. New technologies including Internet of Things (IOT), digital assistant, artificial intelligence, etc. are designed to attract us. Every equipment we use is now-a-days connected to internet and can be turned into a weapon by cyber criminals. The sophistication of cyber-crime along with innovative use of technology makes committing crime quite easier than before. User’s details and data including credit card details are stolen through viruses, spam emails, sites, photos and what not. Children sharing their nudes or “sexy” pictures on web chats thinking that the person on the other hand is trustworthy. Apart from revenge porn cases of morphing faces on nudes on social media are also on rise these. People are being trolled and victimized including celebrities on daily basis. However, after several cases emerging people have finally woken up and are taking action against pornography and child pornography. Not only the law but the knowledge of its implications and restrictions is necessary as well.

 

Nappinai N.S. (2017, November 03). How internet has become a crime scene. Retrieved from https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/internet/no-one-is-safe-how-internet-has-become-a-playground-for-cyber-criminals/articleshow/61418856.cms

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