CYBER CRIMES: A threat that must be countered

The cyber world might be at its peak today but it’s not necessary danger-free. There are thieves, robbers, killers, cheats, and thugs in this world. This is where cyber security comes into the picture. Cyber security means keeping the cyber world free from all sorts of incidents that hinder the free and fair use of the internet .

Bangladesh has achieved some progress in creating a cyber-friendly atmosphere by adopting  a number of initiatives. We have the ICT Act 2006 along with its subsequent amendments. The law provides law-enforcing agencies the authority to investigate an offence and bring the offender to book under a special court of law known as the Cyber Tribunal. This law has given concerned authority ample power – for the sake of quick action – to arrest the offenders and seize, confiscate or otherwise dispose the properties involved in these crimes. The Act has created an office of the Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA) with a view to promoting e-commerce through extensive use of electronic signature properly certified by licenced authorities.
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