• Bashir Ahmed

Technology based crime, also referred to as cybercrime, has increased in severity and frequency in the recent years and because of this it has become a major concern of attention for the companies, universities and organizations. Cybercrime refers to criminal activities that specifically target a computer or network for damage or infiltration. Cybercrime also includes the use of computers as tools to conduct criminal activity such as Internet extortion and Internet fraud. Computers significantly multiply the criminal's power and reach in committing such crimes. The governments across the world, police departments and intelligence units have started to react to cybercrimes. This study provides an overview of cybercrime and examines awareness in different respondents on the issue of cybercrimes in Bangladesh as well as emphasizes the severity of the problem and the urgent need to limit its impact worldwide. It is pertinent to mention that without creating a precise legal framework enablinglawenforcement agencies to identify cyber offenders and prosecute them it is almost impossible to prevent cyber-attacks and cybercrimes in Bangladesh. The present technical protection measures in the prevention of cyber-crimes in the country there are many circles and cases wherein such technology is not available or failed or circumvented by a number of barriers. To remove all such obstacles, the existence of a proper legal frame-work is of great importance for recreating and maintaining cyber-security.

Cyber Crime, Law, Internet Crime, Awareness, Prevention

"Technology Based Crimes: Challenges and Way Forward", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 8, page no.e812-e822, August-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2308494.pdf

"Technology Based Crimes: Challenges and Way Forward", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 8, page no. ppe812-e822, August-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2308494.pdf