Impact of Cybercrime on Women

Abstract

Cybercrime involves the use of computers or computer network
to commit criminal activity. Cybercrime is not unique to India.
As the country has experienced technological innovation in the
last two decades, the use and misuse of the Internet also spread
across the country. As of 2016, India is globally ranked third for
“malicious activity,” whereas China and the United States have
taken the first and the second place, respectively (Mallapur 2016).
Also, the number of Internet users in India has reached over 330
million in 2017 and projected to grow to about 512 million in
2022 (Statista 2019). With these growing trends, the country has
witnessed an increase in cybercrimes such as phishing,
introducing malicious codes, identity theft, bank fraud,
transmission of sexually explicit materials, cyberstalking, and
cyberbullying. The chapter provides a brief description of the
Indian government structure, including the legislative and judicial
branches, law enforcement, legislations dealing with
cybercrimes, and the nature and extent of cybercrimes. Also, the
current debate about cybercrimes in the country is presented.