PAPER ID: IJIM/Vol. 9 (V) September/21-25/4

AUTHOR: Dr. D B Ravikumar  

TITLE: COMBATTING PHISHING IN CYBERSPACE: INSIGHTS FROM INDIAN LAW AND THE JUDICIARY

ABSTRACT: : In the age of information technology, the swift increase in internet usage and mobile technology has created new opportunities, not only for innovation and communication but also for criminal activities. One of the most perilous and swiftly changing forms of cybercrime is phishing. Phishing exemplifies social engineering tactics designed to deceive users and takes advantage of the inadequate usability of existing web security technologies. Consequently, a doctrinal study was conducted to examine the rising number of reported phishing incidents. Phishing is not merely a technical concern but also a legal one. In India, various laws and authorities tackle phishing, despite the absence of a singular, dedicated ‘anti-phishing’ law. It is essential not only to establish suitable legal measures for phishing in cyberspace but also to raise awareness among the public and ensure the effective operation of law enforcement agencies.

KEYWORDS: Anti-phishing, IT, Phishing, Law and Judiciary, cyber space  and Law enforcement agencies

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