Cyber Crime: A Growing Problem

Abstract

The openness of the global network has given rise to a need to protect Internet users against criminal activities online. The escalating incidents of cyber crime have moved lawmakers in different systems to focus on these new and growing problems as they seek to put in place legal procedures and frameworks to combat Internet-related offences. The global nature of cyber crime has moved various governments and international organisations to promulgate laws and adopt international agreements that will combat Internet crimes. These steps are being taken to give Internet users confidence by ensuring certainty in the legal requirements relating to the use of the global network.