Cyber Crime Methods | Prevention of Cyber Crime and Fraud Management | IIBF | JAIIB | CAIIB

Summary

This video script from the 'Brilliant Bangles' channel delves into online certification courses by the India Institute of Bank Finance, covering topics like cybercrime, cyber laws, and methods such as cyberstalking and domain name issues. It explains IP addresses, top-level domains, and the legal challenges of cybersquatting. The script also touches on advanced cyber threats like cyber extortion, warfare, terrorism, and various phishing techniques, offering security tips to protect against these digital menaces.

Takeaways

• 😀 The channel 'Brilliant Bangles' focuses on online certification courses provided by the India Institute of Bank Finance.
• 🔐 Cybercrime methods include cyber stalking, which involves targeting individuals or companies to harm their reputation or goodwill through various online mediums.
• 🌐 Domain names are used to identify computers on the internet, with IP addresses being numerical and domain names being more memorable.
• 📊 Domain names consist of subdomains, second-level domains, and top-level domains (TLDs), which can be generic or country-specific.
• 🏢 Cyber squatting is the act of registering a domain name that is identical or similar to an existing trademark with the intent to profit from it.
• 💸 Cyber extortion involves threats of attacks against individuals or enterprises to demand money to prevent or stop the attack.
• 🛡 Cyber warfare includes politically motivated attacks on information systems, potentially disrupting essential services or stealing sensitive data.
• 🎣 Phishing is a form of fraud that uses deceptive emails or websites to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details.
• 📞 Vishing (Voice Phishing) is a method of phishing that uses automated voice messages over the phone to manipulate victims into revealing sensitive information.
• 🌐 Smishing is a type of phishing attack that uses text messages to trick recipients into revealing personal information or downloading malware.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the Brilliant Bangles channel?

The Brilliant Bangles channel focuses on online certification courses provided by the India Institute of Bank Finance.

What topics have been covered in the previous videos on the channel?

The previous videos have covered topics such as what is cybercrime, different types of cybercrimes, and cyber laws.

What is cyber stalking and how is it carried out?

Cyber stalking is a criminal practice that uses technology-based attacks to target a person or company with the intent to spoil their goodwill, often through online mediums like email, social media, and instant messaging.

What is an IP address and why is it difficult to remember?

An IP address is an electronic address assigned to computers on the internet, similar to a home address. It is difficult to remember because it is composed of numerical values, like 202.54.1.75.

What is a domain name and why was it created?

A domain name is an easy-to-remember address that points to a specific IP address, like www.google.com. It was created to make it easier for people to navigate the internet without having to remember numerical IP addresses.

What are the two main categories of top-level domain names?

The two main categories of top-level domain names are generic top-level domains (gTLDs) like .com, .net, .org, .edu, and country code top-level domains (ccTLDs) like .in for India.

How is a domain name registered and what is the principle behind it?

A domain name is registered on a first-come, first-served basis through the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN).

What is the difference between domain names and trademarks?

Domain names can only be registered once and are unique, while trademarks can be registered multiple times by different entities in different categories and lines of business.

What is cyber squatting and why is it a problem?

Cyber squatting is the act of registering a domain name that is identical or very similar to an existing popular trademark or business name with the intent to profit from it. It's a problem because it can lead to legal disputes and financial losses for the rightful trademark owners.

What is cyber extortion and how does it typically work?

Cyber extortion involves attackers threatening an organization or individual with an attack or demanding money to avoid such an attack, often using methods like distributed denial of service (DDoS) to pressure the victim.

What are some recommended security precautions to prevent phishing attacks?

Some recommended security precautions include using updated antivirus software, avoiding opening unknown email attachments, not sharing personal information via email, double-checking website URLs for legitimacy, and verifying phone numbers before making calls based on email information.