Cybercrime is a crime that involves a computer, its accessories, and a network. The computer may have been used in the commission of a crime, or it may be the target. Cybercrime may harm someone’s security and financial health.
Computer in cybercrime is an instrument for illegal acts, such as committing fraud, trafficking in child pornography, intellectual property, stealing identities, and violating privacy.
Cybercrime especially through the internet has grown in importance as the computer has become central to commerce, entertainment, and government.
History shows that most of the earliest victims and villains of cybercrime were Americans due to the early and widespread adoption of computers and the internet.
By the 21st century, a hamlet remained anywhere in the world that had not been touched by cybercrime of one sort or another.
Most cybercrime is an attack on information about individuals, corporations, or governments. The basic thing that distinguishes cybercrime from traditional criminal activity is the use of ‘DIGITAL COMPUTER`.
Several reasons can be traced to why people indulge in cybercrime, one of which is covetousness. Covetousness is an immoderate desire for the possession of something, especially for wealth.
People tend to covet what belongs to others which might have been gotten through legal means using illegal means such as cybercrime.
The first reason is the peer group influence. This means the effect of a child on another and the influence is most effective on youth with low-self esteem, that always wants to feel among and not be left out.
Another reason that can be traced to cybercrime is the lack of proper parental care from either the parent or guardian. Children that don’t have the privilege or entitlement to certain human needs are always forced to find their means of survival elsewhere which makes them indulge in cybercrime.
There is no problem without a solution. Here are some of the ways to control our youth from indulging in cybercrime.
Firstly, adequate job opportunities should be provided by the government for all youth and graduates so they can value their education and see the reasons why they have to develop and give back to their country.
Furthermore, parents are to ensure that they give birth to the number of children their job and professions can cater for and not leave the children at the expense of taking care of themselves.
There is nothing that cannot be eradicated with the help of God. No matter how lucrative or rampant we think cybercrime is now, it can still be curtailed.
Tell a friend, to tell a friend never to indulge in cybercrime. Do not hurt others so you can enjoy yourself. The sky is wide enough for all to enjoy. Work with your hands and live a peaceful life.
By – Aransiola Ayomikun
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