Cyber Security in Current Era in Pakistan: An Analysis of Cyber-Crimes and Cyber-Laws of Pakistan
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8105463Keywords:
Cyber Security, Cyber Laws, Cybercrimes, Pirated Softwares, Cyber CriminalsAbstract
The study discussed the cyber laws in Pakistan and how these laws are preventing cyber-crimes and how much these laws are up to date along with this the study also studied the legality of pirated softwares in Pakistan and internationally. Two research objectives were focused about the pirated softwares and the cyber laws of Pakistan. The study was a systematic review in which 25 articles from journals along with PECA 2016, electronic transition ordinance 2002 and cyber laws dragged in 2007 were reviewed to know the legality of pirated softwares and how these pirated softwares were treated around the globe. Concluded that there was made of laws related to cyber-crimes and up to date technologies in order to cope with the cyber-crimes that were conducted by the use of these modern devices so that the cybercriminals could be arrested and can be punished. All this should be done in order to protect the identity and privacy of the people who are using these technologies. The study concluded that there is a requirement for new laws which are up to date so that these laws can protect the country and its people and their online life so that their privacy and identity cannot be stolen.
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