Cybercrime could leave a lasting impact on a victim long after the crime has occurred. At times, it is easier for an individual to commit cybercrime and get away without being caught. Cybercrime is becoming popular and will continue to occur more often due to how easy it is to never be traced. Although cybercrimes are not physical or face-to-face, they could cause a victim to feel scared and feel as if they have no privacy. Victims could suffer from depression, anxiety, and have emotional trauma after being attacked through a cybercrime. An individual who has been hacked may feel as if their identity is at risk of being taken at any time. An individual may feel constantly nervous not knowing when they may be cyberattacked again. Victims of cybercrime and attacks often would feel powerless, vulnerable, and even violated. Cybercrimes are not committed physically but virtually and can still cause the same amount of damage to a victim. At times, individuals could fall victim to cybercrime and have no clue about it till days or months after the event has occurred. This can happen because sometimes people do not have much knowledge about cybersecurity and may not know what signs and red flags to look out for. However, if all internet users have basic cybersecurity knowledge, they will not be at such a high risk for cybercrime. There are different ways individuals can protect themselves from becoming a victim of cybercrime. It is important to make sure that you do not share your passwords with anyone and use strong passwords to prevent cybercrime. Keeping your social media settings private can ensure that strangers do not have the easy ability to gain access to your personal information or location. Installing anti-virus software could help to prevent cyberattacks. When you are checking your emails, do not open any strange emails to prevent phishing attacks.