77 Facts About Cyber Crimes One Should Know in 2018 [Infographic]

A Guest Post by Karthik Reddy, Community Manager at BestVPNs

Cybercrime impacts the lives of many people around the globe. They are either directed at computers or other devices (for example, hacking specific computer or private computer networks) or where computers or other devices are integral to the offence (for example, online fraud, identity theft and the distribution of child exploitation material).

Common types of cybercrime include hacking, online scams and fraud, identity theft, attacks on computer systems and illegal or prohibited online content.

The effect of cybercrime can be extremely upsetting for victims and not necessarily just for financial reasons. Victims may feel that their privacy has been violated, and that they are powerless. Unfortunately, as everyone’s reliance on technology grows, the cost and incidence of cybercrime is expected to increase.

However, governments and organizations around the world have been developing their own strategies, tools and techniques to fight this new type of crime and protect its people.

In spite of this, we as global citizens still need to be aware of all the different types of cybercrime and be always look to protect ourselves.

Originally published at bestvpns.co.uk on December 9, 2017.

Author bio:

Karthik Reddy, Community Manager at bestvpns.co.uk, is the author of India’s Number 1 travel blog. Boasting an MBA in computer science, he once decided to get away from the office desk life and take a breathtaking journey around the world. He is eager to use the power of the global network to inspire others. A passionate traveler and photography enthusiast, he aspires to share his experiences and help people see the world through his lens.