Cyber Crime: A Serious Threat to the Country

Abstract

Abstract
We are living in an era in which people increasingly rely on mobile gadgets and internet-enabled devices to perform most of
their daily activities. Personal information is no longer completely private because the adoption of computer networks for
work and communication. Similarly, due to the progression in different kinds of computer networks, cybercrimes have also
progressed, as the use of new technology has enabled a better future for cybercriminals. There is a huge count of
cybercrimes occurring in the country every day, which is becoming difficult for the public to detect, leading them towards
increased complexities while trying to prevent them. This phenomenon has further led people towards the use of various
kinds of cyber technology, which makes the public more prone to cybercrimes. This kind of cybercrime leads the public
towards huge economic as well as a threat to their integrity. With changing technologies and user needs, cybercrime
methods continue to evolve, intensifying associated threats. This study aims to raise awareness about the various types of
cybercrimes prevalent in society, examine their causes and threats, and highlight effective preventive measures. The
information is based on data and publications derived from news reports, news portals, and related websites. The results
indicate a unanimous increase in the prevalence of cyber fraud across states, however significant disparities among states on
reporting, actual financial losses, and recovery rates. Further, the analysis shows that while reporting mechanisms have
been strengthened, the recovery rates remain inappropriately low. This indicates a need to strengthen preventive measures
as well as awareness campaigns.