Cyber Crime in Odisha- Challenges & Solutions

 

The technology is evolving and with the evolution mis-utilizing of same is increasing. Intelligent People are exploiting the internet with their evil deeds and sometimes for monetary profit. Cybercrime is a crime that takes place online or primarily online. Cybercriminals often commit crimes by targeting computer networks or devices. Cybercrime can range from security breaches to identity theft. Other cybercrimes include things like “revenge porn,” cyber-stalking, harassment, bullying, and child sexual exploitation.Terrorists collaborate on the internet for moving terrorist activities and crimes into cyberspace.

 

Types of Cyber Crimes prevalent in Odisha

Identity theft - When personal information of a person is stolen with the purpose of using their financial resources or to take a loan or credit card in their name then such a crime is known as Identity theft.

 

Cyberterrorism - When a threat of extortion or any kind of harm is being subjected towards a person, organization, group or state, it is known as the crime of Cyber Terrorism. Generally, it includes the well-planned attack strategies on the Government and corporate computer system.

 

Cyberbullying - When a teenager or adolescent harasses, defames, or intimidates someone with the use of the internet, phone, chat rooms, instant messaging or any other social network then the person is said to be committing the crime of Cyberbullying. When the same crime is done by adults it is known as Cyberstalking.

 

Hacking - The most common cybercrime is Hacking. In this crime, the person gets access to other people's computers and passwords to use it for their own wrongful gain.

 

Defamation - While every individual has his or her right to speech on internet platforms as well, but if their statements cross a line and harm the reputation of any individual or organization, then they can be charged with the Defamation Law.

 

Copyright - With the massive surge in internet users, when the data/ information is distributed on all platforms, copyrighting your work aids you to restrict the use of your work. Any use of your copyrighted without your permission is a punishable offence.
  
Harassment and Stalking - Harassment and stalking are prohibited over internet platforms as well. Cyber laws protect the victims and prosecute the offender against this offence.
 

Is there any laws that govern such offense?

Yes, there are basically two laws that govern such crimes, one is Indian Penal Code another is Information Technology Act. 

How to Prevent Cyber Crime? 

Unsolicited text message - Always try to avoid responding to text messages or automated voice messages from an unknown number.

 

Downloads on the mobile phone - Download everything on the mobile phone from a trustworthy source only.

 

Use strong passwords- Don’t repeat your passwords on different sites, and change your passwords regularly. Make them complex. That means using a combination of at least 10 letters, numbers, and symbols. A password management application can help you to keep your passwords locked down.

How to report, if someone becomes a victim?

You can report about any cyber crime at your nearest cyber police station. You can even file an FIR at your nearest Police Station. There is no jurisdictional issues pertaining to cyber crimes. Thus one can file FIR at any Police Station in India.

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