Electronics and Information Technology

In the cyber age of the twenty-first century, people have shifted to virtual platforms. Information technology has drastically changed the lives of people. Excess computing has resulted in people being defrauded by various cyber crimes. 'Cyber Crime' refers to the crimes committed through the computers and Internet. Indulgence in cyberspace has provided people with numerous opportunities, and overindulgence has resulted in the misuse of this technology. To protect individuals from the various crimes committed through the internet, the Government of Ind...

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With the increased adoption of digital mediums and artificial intelligence (AI), the cyber world has expanded considerably. Consequently, novel cybercrimes targeting women and children have emerged. Although cyber laws have been devised to protect citizens, cheating, fraud, defamation, misrepresentation, publishing vulgarity, spreading fake news, sextortion, cyberbullying, cybersex trafficking, and phishing are encountered on a daily basis. Cybercrimes expose the dark side of the Internet or digital world. According to a report, in 2019, India lost ap...

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Cyber crimes are crimes committed on a computer. Cyber crimes are defined as a systematic criminal activity that is performed digitally. Cyber crimes are committed through the use of the internet. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs and National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal, a cybercrime is defined as 'an unlawful act where a computer or communication device or network is used to commit the crime'. With the increase in the use of the internet, cyber crime cases are increasing rapidly. Thus, data and citizens should be protected from being exploit...

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