Create a 4 page essay paper that discusses See.Download file to see previous pages... The Internet today is an integral part of every home, society and business. And for it to remain the key tool for

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The Internet today is an integral part of every home, society and business. And for it to remain the key tool for advancement that it is there is a compelling need for awareness, regulation and legislation. As governments across the world move forward and (hopefully) unite on this issue, these are some of the views that will bear consideration: The ‘Authorities’ View: A priority for regulators is to find ways of tracking down criminals across borders and ensuring they are punished. in a scenario where use of proxy servers assures anonymity this is easier said than done. Therefore, the imperative need for an international strategy and response to cyber attacks that is akin to traditional laws. There are countries today where customers can purchase unregistered data packs with mobile Internet capability, giving them the ability to commit online crime such as identity theft against people in other nations without fear of being traced. This makes it in the interest of richer nations to collaborate with the ‘have not’s’ and develop the capacity to address this abuse. ...

The general view is that these cells need to become more effective to tackle the increasing complexity and ‘creativity’ of the cyber criminal. Of late, legislative bodies have embraced Cyber Laws - a term that encapsulates the legal issues related to use of various aspects of networked devices and technologies. These legal enactments - "paper laws" for a "paperless environment"- cover a broad gamut of different aspects relating to computer software, access and control of digital information, privacy, security, internet access and usage and electronic commerce. The ‘Popular’ View: Arguably, the most affected by the building public apprehension with respect to cyber crimes are the social media marketers. As users of sites such as Facebook and Twitter start walking on eggshells in the fear of being spammed, hacked or robbed of identity, legitimate businesses are finding it increasingly difficult to reach their target audiences. With cyber crime is throwing a dampener on e-commerce through viruses, fraud and unauthorized use of computers and impacting business, it is the ultimate consumer who is losing out on the flexibility and convenience offered by the internet – the most innovative tool of our age. Studies show that most people focus on protecting themselves against viruses, and by installing anti-virus and/or anti-spyware software they feel they have covered their risks pretty well. Few know or attempt to educate themselves about do’s and don’ts related to using the net and continue to make blunders, including accessing accounts through email links, downloading free software etc.