Q1. There are the cyber crimes that target computer networks or devices directly. Kindly explain such cyber crimes and the remedies available under law to protect from such crimes.
- DoS/DDoS attacks aim to make network resources unavailable by overwhelming them with traffic.
- Malware (viruses, worms, ransomware) directly infect devices, corrupt data, or restrict access.
- Unauthorized access (hacking) involves gaining entry to systems without permission to control or disrupt.
- India's IT Act, 2000, Section 43 penalizes damage to computer systems and unauthorized access.
Answer: Cyber crimes that directly target computer networks or devices are malicious activities aimed at compromising their availability, integrity, or confidentiality. These attacks do not necessarily focus on data content directly, but rather on the infrastructure that stores, processes, or transmits that data, often leading to service disruption, system damage, or unauthorized control. One prevalent type is **Denial of Service (DoS) and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks**. These attacks ...