Introduction
Cyber offences refer to criminal activities that are committed using the internet or other forms of digital technology whereas Cyber Crimes refers to illegal activities that are committed using the internet or other forms of computer networks.
Cyber Crime and Cyber Offence are terms that are often used interchangeably to describe criminal activities that occur on the internet.
For example, cyber offences could include hacking into a computer system without authorization, stealing personal information, or distributing illegal content online.
These types of crimes can have a wide range of negative consequences, such as financial loss, damage to reputation, and invasion of privacy. It's important to take steps to protect oneself from cyber offences, such as using strong passwords and being cautious about sharing personal information online.
Cyber Offences, in general, are classified into four categories and one of them being Targeting Individuals. It includes phishing, spoofing, spam, Cyber stalking and more.
What is Cyber Stalking?
A Cyberstalker makes use of internet and electronic means to monitor your online activities and track your whereabouts to harass, intimidate, embarrass, accuse, threaten, commit identity theft or malware attack.
The cyberstalker starts harassing you anonymously using online means like your email, social networks, instant messaging etc. They can intrude on your privacy and can track your physical location and cause harm. They can take control of your online accounts and can spread false rumors about you online.
Why should we be concerned?
Cyber stalking can not only be disturbing and stressful but it can also put you in danger of being attacked by the stalker either online or offline.