Technology's Impact on the Evolution Cybercrime

Technology’s Impact on the Evolution of Cybercrime?
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Technology’s Impact on the Evolution of Cybercrime?
Research Question: Technology’s Impact on the Evolution of Cybercrime?
Purpose Statement: This paper aims to explore the impact of technology on the evolution of cybercrime and to understand how technological advances have affected the methods, techniques, and tactics used by cybercriminals. The paper will also examine how technology has enabled individuals and organizations to defend against cyber threats and the role that governments and law enforcement agencies play in combating cybercrime. Besides, this paper report will provide a balanced perspective on the relationship between technology and cybercrime, recognizing the potential benefits and drawbacks. Accordingly, it will also consider the ethical and social implications of technology’s impact on cybercrime, including privacy, security, and the potential for unintended consequences.[Utica University, “Ten Ways Evolving Technology Affects Cybersecurity,” Utica College, April 30, 2020, https://programs.online.utica.edu/resources/article/ten-ways-evolving-technology-affects-cybersecurity.]
Thesis Statement: The rapid advancement of technology has significantly impacted the evolution of cybercrime, enabling cybercriminals to use increasingly sophisticated methods and tactics to commit crimes and posing a significant challenge to individuals and organizations seeking to defend against cyber threats. However, technology has also played a crucial role in developing effective strategies and tools for combating cybercrime, including through the collaboration of governments, law enforcement agencies, and private sector organizations.[Nishitha Dattan and Gayathri V, “‘Evolution of Cyber Crime and Measures to Control It,’” May 2020, /wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Gayathri-V.pdf.]
The inclusion of this thesis statement highlights the dual nature of technology’s impact on cybercrime, recognizing both the challenges and opportunities it presents. Besides, it also acknowledges the importance of collaboration in addressing cyber threats.[Md Rifat Ahmed, “Ransomware: The Evolution of a Cybercrime,” International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation 23, no. 4 (December 20, 2019): 1228–37, https://doi.org/10.37200/ijpr/v23i4/pr190449]
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* Relevance: Cybercrime is a significant issue that affects individuals, businesses, and governments around the world, and technology plays a central role in both the commission of these crimes and in efforts to prevent and mitigate them. Therefore, examining the relationship between technology and cybercrime is of great practical and societal importance.[Faruk Ahmmed, “Evolution of Cyber Crime: Global Perspective,” , accessed December 18, 2022, /41389825/Evolution_of_Cyber_Crime_Global...