Increasing Cyber Crimes in India

Increasing Cyber Crimes in India

Author: Aritra Mondal

Publisher: Notion Press

Published: 2024-02-07

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13:

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In the digital age, India finds itself grappling with a rapidly escalating threat — the surge of cyber crimes. As technology advances, so do the tactics of cybercriminals, leading to an unprecedented rise in malicious activities across the country. From identity theft to financial fraud, the specter of cybercrime looms large, posing a substantial risk to individuals, businesses, and the nation's overall security. This alarming trend is fueled by the widespread adoption of digital technologies, as more Indians embrace online platforms for communication, commerce, and financial transactions. With the growing reliance on the internet, hackers and cybercriminal syndicates have found fertile ground to exploit vulnerabilities, leaving a trail of victims in their wake. Government agencies and law enforcement are grappling to keep pace with the evolving nature of cyber threats. As the digital landscape expands, so does the sophistication of cyber attacks, making it imperative for India to fortify its cyber defenses. Increased awareness, robust cybersecurity measures, and collaborative efforts between government bodies, businesses, and individuals are essential to curbing the rising tide of cyber crimes and securing the nation's digital future. In this era of interconnectedness, understanding the dynamics of cyber threats is paramount. "Cyber Insecurity: Unraveling the Surge of Cyber Crimes in India" delves into the challenges posed by the escalating cybercrime wave, explores its impact on society, and advocates for a united front in the battle against this insidious menace. As India charts its course in the digital realm, the fight against cybercrime emerges as a critical frontier in safeguarding the nation's progress and prosperity.


Cyber Crimes Against Women in India

Cyber Crimes Against Women in India

Author: Debarati Halder

Publisher: Sage Publications Pvt. Limited

Published: 2016-11-15

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 9789353288303

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Cyber Crimes against Women in India reveals loopholes in the present laws and policies of the Indian judicial system, and what can be done to ensure safety in cyberspace. The book is a significant contribution to socio-legal research on online crimes targeting teenage girls and women. It shows how they become soft targets of trolling, online grooming, privacy infringement, bullying, pornography, sexual defamation, morphing, spoofing and so on. The authors address various raging debates in the country such as how women can be protected from cybercrimes; what steps can be taken as prevention and as recourse to legal aid and how useful and accessible cyber laws are. The book provides detailed answers to a wide array of questions that bother scholars and charts a way forward.


Cyber crime strategy

Cyber crime strategy

Author: Great Britain: Home Office

Publisher: The Stationery Office

Published: 2010-03-30

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13: 9780101784221

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The Government published the UK Cyber Security Strategy in June 2009 (Cm. 7642, ISBN 97801017674223), and established the Office of Cyber Security to provide strategic leadership across Government. This document sets out the Home Office's approach to tackling cyber crime, showing how to tackle such crimes directly through the provision of a law enforcement response, and indirectly through cross-Government working and through the development of relationships with industry, charities and other groups, as well as internationally. The publication is divided into five chapters and looks at the following areas, including: the broader cyber security context; cyber crime: the current position; the Government response and how the Home Office will tackle cyber crime.


Cyber Law, Privacy, and Security: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications

Cyber Law, Privacy, and Security: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications

Author: Management Association, Information Resources

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2019-06-07

Total Pages: 1875

ISBN-13: 1522588981

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The internet is established in most households worldwide and used for entertainment purposes, shopping, social networking, business activities, banking, telemedicine, and more. As more individuals and businesses use this essential tool to connect with each other and consumers, more private data is exposed to criminals ready to exploit it for their gain. Thus, it is essential to continue discussions involving policies that regulate and monitor these activities, and anticipate new laws that should be implemented in order to protect users. Cyber Law, Privacy, and Security: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications examines current internet and data protection laws and their impact on user experience and cybercrime, and explores the need for further policies that protect user identities, data, and privacy. It also offers the latest methodologies and applications in the areas of digital security and threats. Highlighting a range of topics such as online privacy and security, hacking, and online threat protection, this multi-volume book is ideally designed for IT specialists, administrators, policymakers, researchers, academicians, and upper-level students.


Terrorism: Reducing Vulnerabilities and Improving Responses

Terrorism: Reducing Vulnerabilities and Improving Responses

Author: Russian Academy of Sciences

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2004-06-23

Total Pages: 254

ISBN-13: 0309166233

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This book is devoted primarily to papers prepared by American and Russian specialists on cyber terrorism and urban terrorism. It also includes papers on biological and radiological terrorism from the American and Russian perspectives. Of particular interest are the discussions of the hostage situation at Dubrovko in Moscow, the damge inflicted in New York during the attacks on 9/11, and Russian priorities in addressing cyber terrorism.


Encyclopedia of Criminal Activities and the Deep Web

Encyclopedia of Criminal Activities and the Deep Web

Author: Khosrow-Pour D.B.A., Mehdi

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2020-02-01

Total Pages: 1162

ISBN-13: 1522597166

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As society continues to rely heavily on technological tools for facilitating business, e-commerce, banking, and communication, among other applications, there has been a significant rise in criminals seeking to exploit these tools for their nefarious gain. Countries all over the world are seeing substantial increases in identity theft and cyberattacks, as well as illicit transactions, including drug trafficking and human trafficking, being made through the dark web internet. Sex offenders and murderers explore unconventional methods of finding and contacting their victims through Facebook, Instagram, popular dating sites, etc., while pedophiles rely on these channels to obtain information and photographs of children, which are shared on hidden community sites. As criminals continue to harness technological advancements that are outpacing legal and ethical standards, law enforcement and government officials are faced with the challenge of devising new and alternative strategies to identify and apprehend criminals to preserve the safety of society. The Encyclopedia of Criminal Activities and the Deep Web is a three-volume set that includes comprehensive articles covering multidisciplinary research and expert insights provided by hundreds of leading researchers from 30 countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Finland, South Korea, Malaysia, and more. This comprehensive encyclopedia provides the most diverse findings and new methodologies for monitoring and regulating the use of online tools as well as hidden areas of the internet, including the deep and dark web. Highlighting a wide range of topics such as cyberbullying, online hate speech, and hacktivism, this book will offer strategies for the prediction and prevention of online criminal activity and examine methods for safeguarding internet users and their data from being tracked or stalked. Due to the techniques and extensive knowledge discussed in this publication it is an invaluable addition for academic and corporate libraries as well as a critical resource for policy makers, law enforcement officials, forensic scientists, criminologists, sociologists, victim advocates, cybersecurity analysts, lawmakers, government officials, industry professionals, academicians, researchers, and students within this field of study.


Cyber Crime: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools and Applications

Cyber Crime: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools and Applications

Author: Management Association, Information Resources

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2011-11-30

Total Pages: 1885

ISBN-13: 1613503245

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Threatening the safety of individuals, computers, and entire networks, cyber crime attacks vary in severity and type. Studying this continually evolving discipline involves not only understanding different types of attacks, which range from identity theft to cyberwarfare, but also identifying methods for their prevention. Cyber Crime: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools and Applications is a three-volume reference that explores all aspects of computer-based crime and threats, offering solutions and best practices from experts in software development, information security, and law. As cyber crime continues to change and new types of threats emerge, research focuses on developing a critical understanding of different types of attacks and how they can best be managed and eliminated.


Cyber Safe Girl

Cyber Safe Girl

Author: Dr. Ananth Prabhu G

Publisher: Dr. Ananth Prabhu G

Published:

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13:

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Cyber Safe Girl is a handbook, curated to help the netizens to browse the internet responsibly. As the whole world moving online, the need for responsible browsing is very crucial as during the pandemic, there has been a sudden spike in cases of online frauds, scams and threats. This book comprises of 50 cyber crimes, tips and guidelines to stay protected, steps to keep our digital devices and online accounts safe, glossary and attack vectors used by cyber criminals. Moreover, the IT Act, IPC and other relevant acts associated with each of the 50 cyber crimes are explained in detail, to create awareness about the consequences. This book is a must read for every netizen.


The Global Cybercrime Industry

The Global Cybercrime Industry

Author: Nir Kshetri

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2010-06-25

Total Pages: 263

ISBN-13: 3642115225

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The Internet’s rapid diffusion and digitization of economic activities have led to the emergence of a new breed of criminals. Economic, political, and social impacts impacts of these cyber-criminals’ activities have received considerable attention in recent years. Individuals, businesses, and governments rightfully worry about the security of their systems, networks, and IT infrastructures. Looking at the patterns of cybercrimes, it is apparent that many underlying assumptions about crimes are ?awed, unrealistic, and implausible to explain this new form of criminality. The empirical records regarding crime patterns and stra- gies to avoid and ?ght crimes run counter to the functioning of the cyberworld. The ?elds of hacking and cybercrime have also undergone political, social, and psychological metamorphosis. The cybercrime industry is a comparatively young area of inquiry. While there has been an agreement that the global cybercrime industry is tremendously huge, little is known about its exact size and structure. Very few published studies have examined economic and institutional factors that in?uence strategies and behaviors of various actors associated with the cybercrime industry. Theorists are also debating as to the best way to comprehend the actions of cyber criminals and hackers and the symbiotic relationships they have with various players.


Countering Cyber Attacks and Preserving the Integrity and Availability of Critical Systems

Countering Cyber Attacks and Preserving the Integrity and Availability of Critical Systems

Author: Geetha, S.

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2019-02-22

Total Pages: 364

ISBN-13: 1522582428

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The rate of cybercrimes is increasing because of the fast-paced advancements in computer and internet technology. Crimes employing mobile devices, data embedding/mining systems, computers, network communications, or any malware impose a huge threat to data security. Countering Cyber Attacks and Preserving the Integrity and Availability of Critical Systems addresses current problems and issues emerging in cyber forensics and investigations and proposes new solutions that can be adopted and implemented to counter security breaches within various organizations. The publication examines a variety of topics such as advanced techniques for forensic developments in computer and communication-link environments and legal perspectives including procedures for cyber investigations, standards, and policies. It is designed for policymakers, forensic analysts, technology developers, security administrators, academicians, researchers, and students.