CYBER CRIME IN INDIA: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY

Abstract: Cybercrime can be defined as an “illegal act in which a computer is a tool or a goal or both”. Late, the use of computers has become extremely common and popular. However, the misuse of technology in cyberspace has led to cybercrime both nationally and internationally. With the intention of regulating criminal activities in the cyber world and protecting the technological advancement system, the Indian parliament approved the law on technological information, 2000. It was the first global law of India to deal with technology in the field of e-commerce, e-governance, electronic banking services, as well as penalties and punishments regarding computer crimes. This document will discuss the common types of cyber-crime and measures to prevent cybercrime. Keywords: Cyber bullying, cyberspace, phishing, spam.