A Review of Recent Cybersecurity Trends, Rapid Rise in Cybercrime and the Need for Effective Measures against it

Abstract

Cyber-security plays a very important role in the field of online communication and the internet. These days securing and protecting personal information is one of the biggest challenges. The internet and digitalization is spreading rapidly to all aspects of life, from supercomputers, artificial intelligence based applications to small scale devices, IoT, etc. The development of technology has provided a worldwide stage for anyone to access and perform various tasks. The internet is currently one of the major sources of information. As the technology is evolving at a rapid pace the rate of individuals or communities who aim to make unethical use of this evolution is also rising. When we delve into the realm of cyber security, the first thought that comes to mind is 'cybercrime,' a phenomenon that is escalating at an alarming rate. Governments and organizations are implementing a lot of measures and initiatives to combat these cyber threats.