AN EMPIRICAL STUDY ON CYBER CRIME, CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS, AND PREVENTIVE TECHNIQUES AMONG INTERNET USERS

AUTHOR – MOHAMED JAMEER ALI H, LLM [CRIMINAL LAW] STUDENT, CRESCENT SCHOOL OF LAW, B.S. ABDUR RAHMAN CRESCENT INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, CHENNAI

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Introduction

The emergence of technology has given women the chance to discover their strengths and expand their abilities. As rapid modernisation occurs globally, the internet has integrated into our everyday routines. It is an effective means of communication. Nonetheless, as reliance on cyberspace grows, so too have internet crimes targeting women. Women globally have faced various forms of harassment for many years now. With the rise of technology and digitalisation, individuals can connect online with anyone, at any time, and from anywhere in the world. Cybercrime has become one of the outcomes of this modernisation. Digital platforms are frequently utilised to intimidate and mistreat women for the sake of voyeuristic enjoyment. A primary reason for its occurrence is that over fifty per cent of online users lack a complete understanding of how online platforms like WhatsApp, Skype, Facebook, etc., operate. Users receive very little sufficient training and education. Additionally, a lack of understanding regarding technological progress has paved the way for these atrocious acts. Women are frequently victims of cyber stalking, cyber pornography, impersonation, and other related crimes. Victims often place their trust in the perpetrator and reveal private data or information, leading to countless cybercrimes occurring each day. Owing to the fear of being defamed in society and insufficient evidence, pinpointing the source of the crime becomes quite challenging. Cybercrime has evolved into a notion where most victims are women who have succumbed to technological allure. A sharp rise in cybercrime rates has been noted in various nations, with the main focus consistently being on the safety of women. India ranks among.