Rise of Cyber Crime and Legal Mechanisms for Protecting Digital Security in India

 

Recent Surge and Types of Cyber Crime Incidents in India

In the year 2024, within the first four months almost 740,000 cases related with cybercrime were reported before the “Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C)”. There has been a massive surge in cases related to cyber-crimes in India between the years 2019 and 2020. Hence, 85 percent of all the reports that were filed in the year 2024 have been related to financial fraud committed through digital platforms.


Types of Cyber Crime:

  • Child Pornography/ Child sexually abusive material (CSAM)
  • Cyber Bullying
  • Cyber Stalking
  • Cyber Grooming
  • Online Job Fraud
  • Online Sextortion
  • Vishing
  • Phishing
  • Data Breach
  • Online Drug Trafficking
  • Cyber-Squatting

As cybercrimes continues to evolve with the increasing reliance on digital platforms by businesses, governments, and individuals, the need for robust cybersecurity measures has never been more critical. With India’s rapidly growing digital economy, particularly in sectors like e-commerce, fintech, education, and healthcare, India stands as one of the largest consumers of digital services. This underscores the pressing importance of the legal mechanisms present in India to protect against the rising threats of cybercrime, ensuring the security and trust essential for the continued growth of India’s digital landscape.

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