COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
NETWORK SECURITY AND CYBERSECURITY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Stop all online activity which requires a username, password, or privacy information
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Run updated anti-spyware and anti-virus programs
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Tell a trusted adult
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All of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Section 379 of IPC: If a mobile phone, the data from that mobile or the computer hardware is stolen, Section 379 comes into the picture and the punishment for such crime can go up to 3 years of imprisonment or fine or both.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Act gives legal validity to electronic contracts, recognition of electronic signatures. This is a modern legislation which makes acts like hacking, data theft, spreading of virus, identity theft, defamation (sending offensive messages) pornography, child pornography, cyber terrorism, a criminal offence.
Detailed explanation-3: -Penalties: Punishment: (1) On first conviction—imprisonment which may extend up to five years. Fine: up to on first conviction which may extend to one lakh rupees. (2) On second conviction—-imprisonment up to which may extend to ten years and Fine which may extend up to two lakh rupees.
Detailed explanation-4: -If you are the victim of online or internet-enabled crime, file a report with the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) as soon as possible. Crime reports are used for investigative and intelligence purposes. Rapid reporting can also help support the recovery of lost funds.