The objective of this study is to review the issues involved in internet security and cyber crime. Apparently this poses a paradox since the technological advances made in both software and hardware to increase internet security measures are also available to cyber criminals who immediately use them to counteract these measures. Another problem is infringement on privacy that has to be dealt with as stricter security measures and legislation are put into effect. Cyber crimes are briefly reviewed, and legislative and technological ways to combat them are presented.

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