Cybercrime Prevention Act What is the possible solution to the problem?

- The Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012, officially recorded as Republic Act
No. 10175, is a law in the Philippines approved on September 12, 2012. It
aims to address legal issues concerning online interactions and the Internet
in the Philippines. Among the cybercrime offenses included in the bill are
cybersquatting, cybersex, child pornography, identity theft, illegal access to
data and libel.
What is the issue?
- Cybercrime is a crime in which the instrument use in crime is a computer
(hacking, phishing, spamming) or it is used as a tool to commit an offense
(child pornography, hate crimes).
Why is it an issue?
- There are many possible solution against cybercrime such as:
1. Use a full-service internet security suite
2. Use strong passwords
3. Keep your software updated
4. Manage your social media settings
5. Strengthen your home network
6. Talk to your children about the internet
7. Keep up to date on major security breaches
8. Take measures to help protect yourself against identity theft
9. Know that identity theft can happen anywhere
10. Keep an eye on the kids
11. Know what to do if you become a victim

- It is an issue because Cybercrime may threaten a person or a nation's

security and financial health. Issues surrounding these types of crimes have
infringement, unwarranted mass-surveillance, sextortion, child
pornography, and child grooming. There are also problems of privacy when
confidential information is intercepted or disclosed, lawfully or otherwise.

How has it affected the people and the country?

- It has affected the people and country in many ways. Cybercrimes is being
committed every day right now. Thieves commit cybercrimes to steal
people’s and their identity. With the identity stolen, the thief can take out
loans, incur credit, accumulate debt and then get away without a trace. It
can take years to retrieve the identity that is stolen. A virus can destroy