Basic Rights and Protection Methods Against Cybercrimes
Information crimes have become an important problem today with the rapid increase in digitalisation. These offences are committed through computers, the internet and other information technologies and are often referred to as cybercrimes. Cybercrimes include theft of personal data, crashes of network systems, fraud and more. Therefore, it is important for individuals and organisations to be aware of this issue and protect their rights.
What are Information Crimes?
Cybercrime can take various forms such as hacking, phishing, malware, social engineering attacks, DDoS attacks, cyberbullying, internet fraud or data theft. These crimes can cause serious consequences such as the theft of personal information, the collapse of network systems. Therefore, it is important to take protection methods and cyber security measures against cybercrimes.
Fundamental Rights and Protection Methods
The basic rights and protection methods that should be known against cybercrimes are as follows:
- Strong Password Usage:
- Strong passwords should be used and changed periodically.
- Passwords should not be shared with anyone.
- Software Updates:
- Computer operating systems and virus programmes should be kept up to date.
- Applications downloaded from reliable websites should be installed on mobile devices and computers.
- Reliability of Web Sites:
- The reliability of websites should be checked while surfing the Internet.
- Information about websites can be obtained from BTK’s sitesorgu page.
- Personal Data Protection:
- Attention should be paid to the Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data.
- Sharing of personal information on the Internet should be limited.
- Training and Awareness Raising:
- Education and awareness should be created against cybercrimes.
- Individuals and organisations should be aware of this issue and take security measures.
Being aware of cybercrimes and protecting our rights allows us to act safely in the digital world. Each individual and organisation taking responsibility in this regard increases the overall security of the society. In addition to legal sanctions, individual and institutional measures are of great importance in the fight against cybercrimes.