Emerging Cyber Threats In India: A Wake-Up Call For Legal Reforms
- IJLLR Journal
- Jan 7
- 1 min read
Samyuktha V, B.Com LLB, Sastra University, Thanjavur
Devarajan B, BBA LLB, Sastra University, Thanjavur
ABSTRACT
Crime is a crime if it is done physically or technically. Thanks to the advancement of technology, digital crimes are growing faster. The criminal activities that are carried out using technical/digital devices and networks are called as Cybercrimes. They may be in any form of fraud viz. identity theft, data breaches, computer viruses, scams, hacking, phishing, ransomware, and malware attacks In the modern world, with the rise in internet usage, the cyber criminals can approach their victims easily but need not be physically. Cybercrimes are different from any other crimes taking place in the world; the main reason is that no geographical boundary is required to initiate cybercrime and most of the time the criminals are unknown. Cybercrime affects all the stakeholders leaving no exceptions. Women are generally easy targets for cybercrime. The paper discusses cyber laws, their antiquated status, and their impact on the nation. It signifies how outdated laws are turned to be a loophole for cyber-criminals to get away with their crime. It highlights the steps taken by the administration to counter the cyber-attacks. Additionally, vulnerabilities that make it simple for fraudsters to circumvent criminal prohibitions are addressed. Educating people about cybercrimes and their commission with ease are the important aspects of this study. In India, the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Center (I4C) is a government initiative that helps law enforcement agencies to work together to prevent cybercrimes. The mission of 14C which aims to create a safer place for internet users is also discussed here.
