Today in the news, you will find a daily conversation of various criminal activity that is occurring utilizing some form of technology. From bullying on Facebook to Russia allegedly rigging our...

Running Head: TECHNOLOGY BASED CRIME     1
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TECHNOLOGY BASED CRIME
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Analysing if it is an Issue or Overhyped News    3
Suitable Technology to Prevent such Crimes    3
References    5
Analysing if it is an Issue or Overhyped News
The growing trends of the overuse of the technology and the usage of the computer have led to serious crimes in Australia. The increase in the access to the internet has killed the tendencies of the criminal psychology. Recently According to an Australian daily, a problem of cybersecurity has been evident in the case of shoplifting. The cases of shoplifting have been on the rise due to the problems in cybersecurity. The amount and the rate of shoplifting have risen by 16% in less than two years, costing the sector $3.37 billion in the 2017-18 financial years.
The process of shoplifting has been on the hike due to the inefficiency in the cybersecurity. The CCTV cameras, metal detectors are not in the proper working mode to identify the true culprit. This is indeed a major issue in Australia as the companies are suffering on a huge basis due to the process of shoplifting. According to Potter and Vickers (2015), it has been surveyed that about 9,000 retail stores across Australia and New Zealand is prone to crimes. The press has rightly highlighted the concern about these...