• Abhishek Singh
• Khaleeq Ahmad

India is not an exception among the countries around the world which keep facing the growing criminal tendencies in cyberspace. This paper looks at the cybercrime trends emerging in India covering the feminization aspect. The research examines different types of cybercrimes including cyberbullying, cyber-harassment, cyberstalking, the revenge porn, financial fraud, and the identity theft, etc. The research shall deal with techniques and technologies which are used by cyber criminals to target women which include social engineering, phishing, malware attacks and social media exploitation among others. The paper proceeds to explore the legal and regulatory framework in India that deal with the issue of cybercrimes against women which includes the provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000 and subsequent amendments to cater to the newer issues. Additionally, it mentions the role of law enforcement agencies, investigation and prosecution difficulties, and the necessity of specialized training and infrastructure integration to deal with online crimes appropriately. Furthermore, it comes to light that psychological and social consequences of cybercrime for women can comprise of privacy violation, mental health effect, and the society custom. It furthermore analyzes preventing steps including cyber security campaigns, digital literacy programs, encryption, and secure online platforms. Through the critical examination of the state-of-the-art research, case studies and data, this note seeks to provide insights into the dynamic nature of cybercrimes in India and the specific vulnerabilities that women face in the digital world. The outcomes and suggestions of this study can be used as a basis by policy pundits, law enforcement, advocacy groups and others to develop ways and means to prevent cyber threats and build a safe web for the fairer sex.

Cybercrime, Cyber Stalking, Cyber Law, Women, IT Act

"Emerging Trends of cybercrime in India with special reference to women", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 6, page no.a503-a511, June-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2406062.pdf

"Emerging Trends of cybercrime in India with special reference to women", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 6, page no. ppa503-a511, June-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2406062.pdf