CYBER CRIME IN INDIA
In general cybercrime may be defined as “Any unlawful act where a computer or
communication device or computer network is used to commit or facilitate the
commission of crime”.
Cybercrime can also be defined as unlawful use of technology with dishonest intention
to get the wrongful gains from any individuals or any organization.
Common Types of Cyber Crime
- 1. Child sexually abusive material (CSAM)
- 2. Cyber Bullying
- 3. Cyber Stalking
- 4. Cyber Grooming
- 5.Online Job Fraud
- 6. Online Sextortion
- 7. Vishing
- 8. Sexting
- 9. Smishing
- 10. SIM Swap Scam
- 11. Debit – Credit Card Fraud
- 12. Impersonation and identity theft
- 13. Phishing
- 14. Spamming
- 15. Ransomware
- 16. Virus, Worms & Trojans
- 17. Data Breach
- 18. Denial of Services (DoS)
- 19. Website Defacement
- 20. Cyber-Squatting
- 21. Pharming
- 22. Cryptojacking
- 23.Online Drug Trafficking
- 24. Espionage
