REASONS FOR CYBER CRIMES AND CYBER CRIMINALS

AUTHOR – MOHAMMAD FAISAL SHAIKH* & MS MANASVI AGARWAL**

* STUDENT AT AMITY UNIVERSITY LUCKNOW

** ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AT AMITY UNIVERSITY LUCKNOW

BEST CITATION – MOHAMMAD FAISAL SHAIKH & MS MANASVI AGARWAL, REASONS FOR CYBER CRIMES AND CYBER CRIMINALS, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (4) OF 2025, PG. 568-575, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

ABSTRACT

In the digital age, cybercrime threatens people, businesses, and governments worldwide. This article examines cybercrime incentives, cybercriminal traits, and cybercrime prevention challenges. Cybercriminals are driven by intellectual challenge, personal vendettas, political or ideological ideas, or money. These ideals drive cyberstalking, cyberbullying, cyber espionage, identity theft, cyberattacks, and financial crime. Cybercriminals range from major criminal groups to lone hackers seeking fame or a challenge, according to the report. Nation-states and politically motivated actors use cybercrime for espionage, political disruption, or strategic advantage, but business insiders are a threat driven by grievances or financial motivations. Each profile shows the complexity and diversity of cybercrime, underlining the need for specialized tactics against distinct offenders. Internet anonymity, a lack of knowledge and preparation, and weak legislative frameworks make cybercrime harder to fight. Cybercriminals often cross borders due to a lack of international coordination and outdated laws that have not kept up with cyber threats. This article recommends improving international law enforcement collaboration, cybersecurity infrastructure, and public campaigns and education to reduce cybercrime. Finally, to fight cybercrime, public awareness, technology, and law enforcement are needed. Global collaboration, solid security, and proactive education are the only ways to reduce cybercrime and make the internet safer for everyone.

Keywords: Cybercrime, Hacking, Financial fraud, Ransomware, Cyber espionage, Cyberbullying, Insider threats, Organized crime syndicates, Nation-state actors, Cybersecurity, Law enforcement, Anonymity, Digital threats, Online harassment, Cybercriminal profiles.