Abstract
Advancements in modern technology have helped countries to develop and expand their communication networks, enabling faster and easier networking and information exchange. In less than two decades, the internet has grown from a curiosity to an essential element of modern life for millions. In addition to the socio-economic benefits, there is no doubt about computer technology and the internet that enhances the capabilities of human interaction. But somewhere the growth of global connectivity is inherent to cybercrime. Table 1.1 illustrates some interesting facts about the usage of ICT.
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See NCTP http://www.nctp.org.
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Ibid.
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Ibid.
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Chawki, M., Darwish, A., Khan, M.A., Tyagi, S. (2015). Cybercrime: Introduction, Motivation and Methods. In: Cybercrime, Digital Forensics and Jurisdiction. Studies in Computational Intelligence, vol 593. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-15150-2_1
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