Conclusion
Cybercrime: Yes or No?
In my opinion, any sort of crime (online or offline) should never be tolerated. The safety and well-being of citizens should be safeguarded. Everyone deserves a right to live in a secure environment, no matter in real-life or on the Internet.
After doing my research on this issue, I understand the motives of cyber-criminals. To a certain extent, I see why some choose to take their political/religious protests online:
However, I find cyber-crime more serious than real-life crime, for the sole reason that it usually affects millions of web users at once (as compared to perhaps one bank or store in a real-life robbery).
When online business activities are disrupted, its leads to great inconvenience for customers and companies.
With technology being such a big part of our lifestyles today, cyber-crime has no place in it.
I fully support measures and plans to battle cyber-crime.
For instance, following cyber-attacks on Sony, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has issued search warrants to arrest the culprits. To me, it is a massive piece of news, because it indicates a strengthening commitment against cyber-criminals:
In my opinion, any sort of crime (online or offline) should never be tolerated. The safety and well-being of citizens should be safeguarded. Everyone deserves a right to live in a secure environment, no matter in real-life or on the Internet.
After doing my research on this issue, I understand the motives of cyber-criminals. To a certain extent, I see why some choose to take their political/religious protests online:
- global reach of the Internet
- support is quickly gained
- online protests are sure to get attention
- protestors are less likely to get caught
However, I find cyber-crime more serious than real-life crime, for the sole reason that it usually affects millions of web users at once (as compared to perhaps one bank or store in a real-life robbery).
When online business activities are disrupted, its leads to great inconvenience for customers and companies.
With technology being such a big part of our lifestyles today, cyber-crime has no place in it.
I fully support measures and plans to battle cyber-crime.
For instance, following cyber-attacks on Sony, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has issued search warrants to arrest the culprits. To me, it is a massive piece of news, because it indicates a strengthening commitment against cyber-criminals:
Taking Action is Important
Recently, I am pleased with the international community's growing efforts to stamp out cyber-crime.
For instance, in September 2012 the Philippines made official the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 - a list of laws relating to illegal computer activities.
I believe that if more countries follow suit, it would make more cyber-criminals think twice before committing crime.
I also agree with this article, which says that co-operation between companies and the police is important in fighting cyber-crime. I feel that the police has to first understand how cyber-criminals operate before they can catch them.
Another point raised in the article is the need for companies to keep up with the developing technology. I see this as a necessary step against cyber-crime. Why? :
To conclude, I hope that with the combined efforts of companies, banks and the authorities, we can see a drop in cyber-crime rates in 2013!
Recently, I am pleased with the international community's growing efforts to stamp out cyber-crime.
For instance, in September 2012 the Philippines made official the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 - a list of laws relating to illegal computer activities.
I believe that if more countries follow suit, it would make more cyber-criminals think twice before committing crime.
I also agree with this article, which says that co-operation between companies and the police is important in fighting cyber-crime. I feel that the police has to first understand how cyber-criminals operate before they can catch them.
Another point raised in the article is the need for companies to keep up with the developing technology. I see this as a necessary step against cyber-crime. Why? :
- Cyber-criminals come up with more effective hacking methods day-by-day
- Companies have to make sure their security measures are kept updated and consistent
To conclude, I hope that with the combined efforts of companies, banks and the authorities, we can see a drop in cyber-crime rates in 2013!