A Study on Awareness of Cyber Crime and Security

Abstract

Usage of internet has become a daily routine for majority of people for day-to-day transactions. The number of internet users has grown tremendously and so does cyber-crimes. Cyber-crime is the crime that is done using computer and network. The threat of cyber-crime is an ever present and increasing reality in both the private and professional sectors. With the advent of internet, old crimes have taken on a new appearance. The purpose of this research is to make awareness regarding cyber-crimes which are happening in today's world and also to create awareness of increased cyber security. This paper attempts to analyze the awareness of cyber-crime among internet users with different age groups and educational qualifications. Linear Regression Model has been applied for analyzing both the objectives. This paper finds that there is a relationship exists between the age groups and educational qualification of the respondents. So, it is the duty of one and all internet users to be aware of the cyber-crime and security and also help others by creating awareness among them.