Cyber Crime

The risk of cyber crime has become a global issue affecting almost all countries in the world. It is a criminal activity involving any computing device and the communication networks. Internet is a “double edge” sword providing many opportunities for individual and organizations to grow both; financially and geographically, but at the same time has bought with it new opportunities to commit crime. The main goal of cyber crime to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information of any organization or an individual. This paper throws light on the term cyber crime, its various categories and the precautionary measures which can be taken to prevent these crimes. The primary objective of this paper is to raise awareness regarding legal loopholes and enabling technologies, which facilitate acts of cyber crime.