Public perception and responsibility in cyber security: A study on assessing awareness and effective prevention of cyber frauds in Lucknow region

Cybercrimes are on the rise and pose serious hazards to individuals, corporations, and governments as digital technologies become a part of our lives. This study looks at people's knowledge, awareness, perceptions, attitudes, and countermeasures regarding cyber frauds today. This study aims at determining the general awareness of cybercrimes, their perceptions across different demographic groups, and investigate the efficacy of current reporting procedures and preventive measures through a structured online questionnaire. The result of the study shows that though there is a growing awareness of cyber fraud and regulatory frameworks, there are still significant gaps in knowledge and the application of practical preventive measures. The report also emphasizes the underuse of resources that are accessible and may otherwise improve cybersecurity, such as local cyber cells and cyber insurance. The study also assesses the existing systems prevailing in India related to the cybercrimes, highlighting the areas that requires better public awareness campaigns and law enforcement intervention. Strengthening them will help in enhancing resource accessibility, and supporting educational programs are among the recommendations. By providing useful information and suggestions for people, organizations, policy makers, this paper seeks to promote a more knowledgeable and proactive approach to preventing cyber fraud. KEYWORDS- Cyber awareness, cyber security, perception, cybercrime, cyber fraud, preventive measures