English Project
2024-25
Name : Varun soni
Std : XI
Roll no : 7
Topic : Cyber Crime
Faculty: Amol
Ambekar
Reflection
I learned a lot through this project,
despite the main challenge, which
was the time that was set; I am
glad that everything worked out.
Doing this research gave me the
opportunity to get insight into a
topic that I was not familiar with it.
I can honestly say that I am pretty
surprised from the findings. I did
think cyber crime somehow affects
our country , but I think it can be
stopped, even our government is
taking various steps. It amazes me
that people who use mobiles and
laptops daily and know the devices
and controls , they aren't even
aware of how cyber criminals steal
their precious data and
information.
Overall, I am glad that have we
have chosen this subject. Indeed, I
discovered new things and it gave
me a clear view about cyber crimes
and different methods to prevent it.
Acknowledgement
I like to convey my heartfelt
gratitude to Mr Amol Ambekar for
his tremendous support and
assistance in the completion of my
project. I would also like to thank
our Principal, Mr. Kalpeshkumar
Kayasth , for providing me with this
wonderful opportunity to work on a
project with the topic Cyber Crimes
. The completion of the project
would not have been possible
without their help and insights.
Varun Soni
S.No TOPICS Pg No Action
Plan
1. Front Page 1 3rd
Dec.
2. Reflection 3 4th Dec.
3. Acknowledgem 4 5th Dec.
ent
4. Index 5 6th Dec.
5. What is cyber 6 7th Dec.
crime
6. Who are the 7,8 8Th
cyber criminals Dec.
7. Why are cyber 9,10 9th Dec.
crimes
increasing
8. Most common 11,13 10th
cyber crimes Dec.
9. Examples of 14,15 11th
cyber crime Dec.
10. Prevention 16,17 12th
methods Dec.
11. Speech on 17,18 13th
cyber crime Dec.
12. Questionaire 18,19, 14th
20 Dec.
13. Bibliography 21 15th
Dec.
INDEX
What is Cybercrime?
A cybercrime is explained as a type of
crime that targets or uses a computer
or a group of computers under one
network for the purpose of harm.
Cybercrimes are committed using
computers and computer networks.
They can be targeting individuals,
business groups, or even Investigators
tend to use various ways to
investigate devices suspected to be
used or to be a target of a cybercrime.
Who are The
Cybercriminals?
A cybercriminal is a person who uses his
skills in technology to do malicious acts
and illegal activities known as
cybercrimes. They can be individuals or
teams.
Cybercriminals are widely available in
what is called the “Dark Web” where they
mostly provide their illegal services or
products.
Not every hacker is a cybercriminal
because hacking itself is not considered a
crime as it can be used to reveal
vulnerabilities to report and batch them
which is called a “white hat hacker”.
However, hacking is considered a
cybercrime when it has a malicious
purpose of conducting any harmful
activities and we call this one “black hat
hacker” or a cyber-criminal.
It is not necessary for cybercriminals to
have any hacking skills as not all cyber
crimes include hacking.
Cybercriminals can be individuals who are
trading in illegal online content or
scammers or even drug dealers. So here
are some examples of
cybercriminals:
- Black hat hackers
- Cyberstalkers
- Cyber terrorists
- Scammers
Cybercriminals who conduct targeted
attacks are better to be named Threat
Actors.
Why are Cybercrimes
Increasing?
The world is constantly developing new
technologies, so now, it has a big reliance
on technology. Most smart devices are
connected to the internet. There are
benefits and there are also risks.
One of the risks is the big rise in the
number of cybercrimes committed, there
are not enough security measures and
operations to help protect these
technologies.
Computer networks allow people in
cyberspace to reach any connected part
of the world in seconds.
Cybercrimes can have different laws and
regulations from one country to another,
mentioning also that covering tracks is
much easier when committing a
cybercrime rather than real crimes.
We are listing different below
reasons for the big increase in
cybercrimes:
- Vulnerable devices:
As we mentioned before, the lack of
efficient security measures and solutions
introduces a wide range of vulnerable
devices which is an easy target for
cybercriminals.
- Personal motivation:
Cybercriminals sometimes commit
cybercrimes as a kind of revenge against
someone they hate or have any problem
with.
- Financial motivation:
The most common motivation of
cybercriminals and hacker groups, most
attacks nowadays are committed to profit
from it.
Most Common Cyber
Crimes !!
Now that you understand what
cybercrimes are, let’s discuss some
common cybercrimes.
1. Phishing and Scam:
Phishing is a type of social engineering
attack that targets the user and tricks
them by sending fake messages and
emails to get sensitive information about
the user or trying to download malicious
software and exploit it on the target
system.
2. Identity Theft
Identity theft occurs when a cybercriminal
uses another person’s personal data like
credit card numbers or personal pictures
without their permission to commit a
fraud or a crime.
3. Ransomware Attack
Ransomware attacks are a very common
type of cybercrime. It is a type of malware
that has the capability to prevent users
from accessing all of their personal data
on the system by encrypting them and
then asking for a ransom in order to give
access to the encrypted data.
4. Hacking/Misusing Computer
Networks
This term refers to the crime of
unauthorized access to private computers
or networks and misuse of it either by
shutting it down or tampering with the
data stored or other illegal approaches.
5. Internet Fraud
Internet fraud is a type of cybercrimes
that makes use of the internet and it can
be considered a general term that groups
all of the crimes that happen over the
internet like spam, banking frauds, theft
of service, etc.
Cyber Crimes
Examples
REvil and Kaseya Ransomware
REvil is a Russian or Russian-speaking
hacking group and it is known as a
ransomware-as-a-service operation. The
Kaseya incident took place in July - 2021.
The incident happened when one of the
Kaseya's company's products was
deploying the famous SODINOKIBI REvil
ransomware to endpoints of Kaseya's
customer network that attack surface was
over 1000 Kaseya's customers worldwide.
A few hours later REvil took credit for the
attack by posting on their Happy Blog
website on the dark web and demanded a
$70 million ransom to release a public
decryptor that they claim can decrypt all
the damaged devices.
The attack was so impactful that the
United States government offered $10
million bounties to anyone that can give
any information for arresting REvil
members.
How to Prevent
Cybercrimes?
There are many tips and guidelines
to protect yourself and your
environment from the risk of
cybercrimes such as:
1. Be sure that you are using up-to-date
security software like antivirus and
firewalls.
2. Implement the best possible security
settings and implementations for your
environment.
3. Don't browse untrusted websites and
be careful when downloading unknown
files, and also be careful when viewing
Email attachments.
4. Use strong authentication methods and
keep your passwords as strong as
possible.
5. Don’t share sensitive information
online or on your social media accounts.
6. Educate your children about the risks
of internet usage and keep monitoring
their activities.
7. Always be ready to make an immediate
reaction when falling victim to
cybercrimes by referring to the police.
SPEECH ON CYBER
CRIME
Cybercrime is one of the most
pressing challenges of the digital
age. As technology evolves, so do
the tactics of cybercriminals,
making it increasingly difficult to
track and prevent these illegal
activities. Cybercrime refers to
criminal activities that involve
computers, networks, or digital
devices, and it can take many
forms, from identity theft and
online fraud to cyberbullying and
hacking.
One of the major issues with
cybercrime is its widespread
impact. It doesn’t just affect
individuals; businesses,
governments, and entire
economies can be severely
harmed. Personal information can
be stolen, financial losses can be
devastating, and reputations can
be ruined.
The anonymity of the internet
allows criminals to operate
without fear of being easily
caught, and the borderless nature
of the internet means that
cybercrime can be perpetrated
from anywhere in the world. As a
result, international cooperation
is essential in combating these
threats.
Education and awareness are
crucial in the fight against
cybercrime. Individuals need to
be informed about safe online
practices, and organizations
should invest in robust
cybersecurity measures.
Ultimately, it’s everyone’s
responsibility to stay vigilant and
help prevent cybercrime in all its
forms. Together, we can create a
safer digital world.
Questionnaire
1. How familiar are you with the term
"cybercrime"?
o Very familiar
o Somewhat familiar
o Not familiar at all
2. Do you think cybercrime is a
significant issue in your country?
o Yes
o No
o Not sure
3. Which of the following types of
cybercrime have you heard of? (Select
all that apply)
o Phishing
o Hacking
o Identity theft
o Malware
o Ransomware
o Online fraud
4. Have you or anyone you know ever
been a victim of cybercrime?
o Yes
o No
5. How often do you use the internet
for personal activities?
o Multiple times a day
o Once a day
o Few times a week
o Rarely
6. Do you regularly update your
passwords for online accounts?
o Yes
o No
7. Do you use two-factor
authentication (2FA) for your online
accounts?
o Yes
o No
8. Have you ever been warned about
a potential cyber attack (e.g., phishing
email or suspicious link)?
o Yes
o No
9. Do you use antivirus or anti-
malware software on your devices?
o Yes
o No
10. Are you aware of the common
signs of a phishing email or scam?
o Yes
o No
Bibliography
1.Wikipedia
2.Pintrest
3.Cybercell.in
4.Student creation
5.cbseenglishprojects.com
6.Google chrome
7.Gmail
8.Youtube channels
9.Bing photos
10.Friends
