Question

Which of the following is NOT a type of a cyber crime?
1. Identity theft
2. Software piracy
3. Installing antivirus software
4. Hacking

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Installing antivirus software

The Correct answer is Installing antivirus software.

• Antivirus: 
  • Antivirus is installed in a computer to safeguard the computer from viruses.
  • Antivirus software helps protect your computer against malware and cybercriminals. 
  • Antivirus software looks at data - web pages, files, software, applications - travelling over the network to your devices.
  • It searches for known threats and monitors the behaviour of all programs, flagging suspicious behaviour.
  • Most antivirus programs incorporate both automated and manual filtering abilities.
  • The instant scanning option may check files - downloaded from the Internet, discs that are embedded into the PC, and files that are made by software installers.
  • The programmed scanning process may likewise check the entire hard drive on a day-to-day basis. The manual scanning system enables you to check single documents or even to scan the complete network at whatever point you feel it is necessary.

•  Identity Theft: Punishable under Section 66C of the IT Act, 2000.
• Software Piracy: Punishable under Section 63B of the IT Act, 2000.
• Hacking: Punishable under section Section 66 of IT Act, 2000.