Anne Florence De Chavez

11 ST. THOMAS AQUINAS

EMPOWERMENT TECHNOLOGY- Editorial Writing

The danger of Cybercrime

Almost half of all property crime in the industrialized world now occurs online. This is hardly
surprising given that so much of our life and practically all of our money has been digitized - but it has
some unexpected effects. Criminalizes a wide variety of offenses performed using information and
communication technologies. Other violations include cybersquatting, unlawful access to computer
data, illegal data interception, data and system tampering, and acts that undermine the confidentiality,
integrity, and availability of computer data. Existing rules against online sex and child pornography are
also strengthened.

One of the most serious difficulties is that with so many individuals working from home, there
has been a significant decrease in device security. Businesses of all sizes are more vulnerable to cyber-
attacks than ever before, mainly to misconfigured equipment and lax network protection. The increased
usage of mobile and online, smart devices, and video platforms has also resulted in an increase in
attacks on individuals. Indeed, cybercrime has grown so prevalent that combating it has become the
fastest growing start-up industry. Exploitation and abuse of children and boys online; black cyber
marketplaces for the acquisition and selling of illicit narcotics and guns; ransomware attacks; and human
traffickers using social media to entice victims. The tremendous scale of cybercrime - crossing borders in
our homes, schools, companies, hospitals, and other critical service providers - only adds to the dangers.
It criminalizes a wide range of acts done with the use of information and communication technology. In
addition to computer-related forgeries, fraud, and identity theft, the offenses include cybersquatting,
unlawful access to computer data, unauthorized data interception, data and system interference, and
activities that violate the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of computer data. Moreover,
provisions are made to strengthen current laws against child pornography. Is the government capable of
enforcing the majority of the new law's provisions? It is beneficial to have legal instruments to prevent
crimes committed over the Internet. Even in industrialized countries, regulations cannot keep up with
the rapid changes in information and communication technology, even if the units entrusted with
combating cyber criminals have the necessary equipment and know-how. Even with numerous unsolved
issues regarding the future of cybersecurity and governance, we must remember that international
collaboration is critical in combating the rising risks of cybercrime.

The internet can be entertaining. After all, it provides us both enjoyment and useful information.
There is, however, danger hiding beneath. You're boredly perusing through your social media page
when you abruptly log out and can't access your account. Conversely, when you come across sites that
appear to be harmless, you're suddenly giving money to an unknown group. Scams, hacking, phishing,
and other forms of online crime are all part of this horrible crime. If it can happen in person, there is
little question that it can happen on a susceptible medium like the internet as well. According to the
report, to avoid being hacked from the internet, two out of every three Filipinos have already registered
their SIM cards in accordance with the legislation. Three out of every five responders, on the other
hand, have "yet to register" their cards, fearing that their personal information may be compromised by
the government's central database. Use strong passwords that include letters, numbers, and symbols,
and don't use the same password for all of your accounts. If you have a habit of forgetting passwords,
maintain a list in your safe or invest in security software that will monitor passwords for several sites
and allow you to access them with a single password. While utilizing free WiFi, use caution. It's typically
not a good idea to visit bank accounts or password-protected websites on public networks (free WiFi
gives you access to a shared network), because hackers can monitor your activities. According to
Kiplinger's, utilizing your phone's mobile network hotspot to access the Internet may be a better option
than using free WiFi. In many aspects, the internet has improved how we interact and do business by
providing real-time, instant access to the information, tools, and connections we require to live our lives
with modern ease. Yet, we must be watchful in order to protect ourselves from cybercrime and respond
quickly if we are targeted by hackers.