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ABSTRACT
Cyber-space refers to the boundless space known as the internet. Cyber-security is the body of rules put in place for the protection of the cyber space. Cyber-crime refers to the series of organized crime attacking both cyber space and cyber security. The Internet is one of the fastest growing areas of technical infrastructure development. Over the past decades, the growth of the internet and its use afforded everyone this opportunity. Google, Wikipedia and Bing to mention a few, give detailed answers to millions of questions every day. Cyberspace is a world that contains just about anything one is searching for. With the advent of these advancements in information accessibility and the advantages and applications of the internet comes an exponentially growing disadvantage- Cyber Crime. Cyber security has risen to become a national concern as threats concerning it now need to be taken more seriously. This research attempts to provide an overview of Cybercrime and Cybersecurity. It defines the concept of cybercrime; identify reasons for cyber-crime and its eradication. It looks at those involved and the reasons for their involvement. Methods of stepping up cyber security by different agencies and the recommendations that would help in checking the increasing rate of cyber-crimes were highlighted.
