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Assignment Two - PSA

This document provides information on crime prevention and reduction, specifically regarding cybercrime. It defines cybercrime as any criminal action carried out via computers or the internet, such as phishing attacks, identity theft, fraud, and hacking. Statistics are presented showing the significant impact of cybercrime, with over 4.5 million cyber offenses estimated in England and Wales in 2018 alone. The document concludes by listing tips for both protecting oneself from cybercrime, such as using strong, unique passwords, and behaviors to avoid, like opening suspicious emails or giving personal information to unknown persons.

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Assignment Two - PSA

This document provides information on crime prevention and reduction, specifically regarding cybercrime. It defines cybercrime as any criminal action carried out via computers or the internet, such as phishing attacks, identity theft, fraud, and hacking. Statistics are presented showing the significant impact of cybercrime, with over 4.5 million cyber offenses estimated in England and Wales in 2018 alone. The document concludes by listing tips for both protecting oneself from cybercrime, such as using strong, unique passwords, and behaviors to avoid, like opening suspicious emails or giving personal information to unknown persons.

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Crime Prevention and Reduction

Patrina Perreira (PE6587877)

Technical and Vocational Education and Management Studies

Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College

Caribbean Issues and Perspectives

Mr Cameron Gill

Assignment 2: PSA

April 7th, 2022


Table of Contents

Page

Problem Statement……………………………………….. 3

Research and Description………………………………… 4

Storyboard………………………………………………… 5

Video Script……………………………………………… 6

Reference………………………………………………… 7
Problem Statement

Motivate youth to consider strategies that they can engage in to contribute to crime prevention
and reduction.
Research:

Since the beginning of time, crime has been a major source of concern. As mankind and
understanding advance, crime evolves, and the number of methods to commit crimes expands. A
crime, according to the Oxford Dictionary, is "an act or omission that constitutes an offense and
is punished by law." Murder, rape, arson, robberies, and kidnapping are examples of serious
crimes, while prostitution, vandalism, and small-scale illegal drug sales are examples of less
serious crimes.

Despite the prevalence of these well-known crimes, cybercrime is one of the least discussed.
Many people have been harmed by cyber thieves as technology advances and new digital
connections are created. "Cybercrime refers to any criminal action carried out via computers or
the internet (AvastAcademy)," according to the definition. Phishing attacks, identity theft,
frauds, and fraud are just a few of the most common cyber crimes.

"In the most current study for the year ending in March 2018, the ONS estimates that roughly 4.5
million cyber offences were committed in England and Wales during that twelve-month period,"
according to an article authored by Sandra Henshaw. Around 3.24 million of those were fraud
offenses, while roughly 1.23 million were computer-related offenses (including child
pornography and hacking)." Furthermore, in February 2021, one of the federation's most
prestigious banking institutions, National bank of St. Kitts and Nevis, was revealed to have been
hacked, resulting in the immediate suspension of their services.

These figures demonstrate the significant impact of cybercrime on our society. It's an issue that
has to be addressed. Some tips that can be implemented to prevent the effects of these measures
includes:

DO’S DONT’S

-Use hard to guess passwords and phrases -Open suspicious emails


-Keep information and passwords private -Leave sensitive information lying around
-Use different passwords for different -Don't post sensitive information such as your
accounts credit card number
-Use trusted websites -Install unauthorized programs
-Log off your devices after use -Use free USB sticks
-Check your privacy settings -Give your personal information to unknown
persons
Storyboard:
PSA Video Script:

As technology advances, it becomes a great boon to humanity.


All of this, however, has a drawback.
Every new connection increases your chances of becoming the next victim.

Cyber Crimes

Are you aware of what goes on behind the scenes of your device?
How easy is it for your information to get out there?

Cyber crimes can be described as any illegal activity carried out using computers or the internet.

These may include phishing attacks, identity theft, scams, and fraud among many others.

So how can you prevent yourself from the clutches of cybercriminals?

Here are some tips:

Do’s:
-Use hard to guess passwords and phrases
-Keep information and passwords private
-Use different passwords for different accounts
-Use trusted websites
-Log off your devices after use
-Check your privacy settings

Don'ts:
-Open suspicious emails
-Leave sensitive information lying around
-Don't post sensitive information such as your credit card number
-Install unauthorized programs
-Use free USB sticks
-Give your personal information to unknown persons

Today is the last to avoid being the victim.


Put an end to it, before it ends you.

***Reference and Video Credits


Reference:

B. (2021, February 15). SKNANB Responds To Rumors. ZIZ Broadcasting Corporation.

https://zizonline.com/sknanb-responds-to-rumors/

Henshaw, S. (2019, December 30). Cybercrime Statistics 2020: An In Depth Look at UK Figures

and Trends. TigerMobiles.Com. https://www.tigermobiles.com/blog/cybercrime-statistics/#:

%7E:text=Adults%20aged%20between%2035%20and%2044%20are%20slightly,65%20to

%2074-year-olds%20%285.4%25%29%20and%20over%2075%20%282.8%25%29.

What Is Cybercrime? | Definition & Examples | Avast

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