PAPER ID: IJIM/Vol. 8 (VIII) December 2023/1-5/1

AUTHOR: Dr. Meenakshi Dahiya

TITLE: AN EXTENSIVE EXAMINATION OF CYBERCRIMES AND LAW

ABSTRACT: Cyber law refers to the legal concerns surrounding the use of telecommunication technology. Intellectual property, privacy, freedom of expression, and legal jurisdiction are all included in the section on cybercrime. The IT (Amendment) Act, 2008, which revised the IT Act, 2000, is referred to as the “Cyber laws” and attempts to reduce criminality associated to the internet and cyberspace. To understand cyber law, we need to pay more attention to the phrase “crime,” which refers to any criminal  conduct carried out via computers, the Internet, cyberspace, and the worldwide web. Cybercrimes include, but are not limited to, hacking, child pornography, cyber stalking, denial of service attacks, malware, phishing, information warfare, and many types of online theft. Indian law, namely the IT (Amendment) Act of 2008 and the Information Technology Act of 2000, penalizes certain cybercrimes and cybercriminals. Cybercriminals conduct crimes for a variety of motives, including monetary gain, some personal gain, annoying victims for any purpose, damaging certain systems, stealing data and information, information warfare, etc. These criminals usually use modern means of communication, such as phishing, email spoofing, mobile phones (SMS/MMS), chat rooms, emails, groups, and bulletin boards on the Internet. Since technological advancements have made Data-related crimes are usually carried out using USB media, Bluetooth technology, wireless media, and data storage devices like DVD, Pen Drive, Flash Drive, Micro chip, etc. since it is easier to steal data and information. The security and financial stability of a nation may be threatened by such crimes. These crimes’ related problems have gained attention, especially those involving copyright violations, child pornography, and child grooming. When private information is misplaced or illegally intercepted, privacy issues might also arise. As a result, using common sense, learning IT, being prepared, and taking precautions are your best lines of protection against cyber crime.

KEYWORDS: Cyber law and cybercrime, Different aspects of cybercrime, Cybercrime and its types, An Introduction of cyber crimes, How Can You Stay Safe from cyber criminals, Hacking and cracking.

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