Cybercrime involves a computer and a network and a computer is an object used for crime. The computer also can be used as a tool to commit an offense. The computer can also be the target of the crime. The internet is a wonderful place to engage us with a lot more of activities……but for whom? There is a possibility that many of us can become victims of the criminals hacking the internet. This paper highlights the overview of cybercrime, the main causes of cybercrimes, the different types of cybercrimes, and their prevention methods.

Keywords : cybercrime, causes for cybercrime, types of cybercrime, prevention methods for cyber crimes.