Cyber crime has emerged as one of the most challenging threats in the digital era, affecting individuals, organizations, and governments alike. Prevention of cyber crime requires a comprehensive approach that combines legal, technical, organizational, and individual measures. Since cyberspace is borderless and constantly evolving, preventive strategies must be proactive, adaptive, and collaborative. One of the primary means of preventing cyber crime is through strong legal and regulatory frameworks. Governments enact cyber laws to define offenses such as hacking, identity theft, phishing, cyber terrorism, and online fraud, and prescribe penalties for offenders. Effective enforcement mechanisms, cyber crime investigation units, and international cooperation are essential because many cyber crimes are transnational in nature. Mutual legal assistance treaties and global conventions help in sharing intelligence and prosecuting offenders across jurisdictions. Another important preventive measure is awareness and education. Many cyber crimes succeed due to human error, negligence, or lack of awareness. Regular training programs, digital literacy campaigns, and awareness initiatives educate users about safe online practices such as creating