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COMPUTER RELATED
OFFENCES
Content
C
Introduction
Case study
Effects
Prevention
Summary
In this case the accused gained unauthorized access to the Joint Academic
Network(JANET) and deleted , added files and changed the passwords to deny access to the
authorized users.
Investigations had revealed that Kumar was logging on to the BSNL broadband Internet
connection as if he was the authorized genuine user and ‘made alternation in the computer
database pertaining to broadband Internet user accounts’ of the subscribers.
The complaint also stated that the subscribers had incurred a loss of 38,248 due to Kumar’s
wrongful act . He used to ‘hack’ sites from Bangalore ,Chennai and other cities too, they said.
In May 2017, the WannaCry ransomware attack affected more than 200,000 computers
across 150 countries. It targeted Microsoft Windows systems and encrypted data, demanding
payment in Bitcoin to restore access.
The attack disrupted various organizations, including the UK's National Health Service,
causing significant financial losses and disruption. This case emphasized the need for regular
software updates, employee training, and robust cybersecurity measures to prevent such attacks.
Effects
E
Individual impact:
• Loss to privacy
• Emotional distress
• Damage to reputation
Societal impact:
• Trust erosion
• Security concerns
• Social unrest
Economic impact:
• Financial loss
• Damage to businesses
• Increased security cost
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