Ramifications of cyber crime and suggestive preventive measures

Computer is now emerging as a new crime tool. The growing menace from crimes committed against computers, or against information on computers, is commanding the attention of various nations. The phenomenal growth of computers and Internet services has engendered the problem of cyber crime proliferation on the account of investigation difficulties and lack of strong evidences. Further, existing laws and preventive measures are not effective to curb such crimes. This lack of legal protection calls for businesses and governments to adopt solid technical measures to protect themselves from those who would steal, deny access to, or destroy valuable information. This paper discusses ramifications of cyber crime including discussion on current and emerging forms of computer related illegalities and tools and techniques used in such crimes. In addition, some preventive measures are suggested that can be taken by corporate houses and law enforcement agencies including framing of new laws and subsequent issues that arise.