Cyber Crime against Women in India Cyber Crimes: Types, Patterns and Prospects

There are various crimes against women in India, in cybercrime is one among them. Cybercrime is any criminal activity involving a computer/Mobile as the target or tool of the crime. According to the data released by the National Crime Records Bureau(NCRB), the number of cybercrime incidents in 2021 has gone up by 18.4 % since 2019, but the number of such cases against women has risen by a significantly steeper 28 %. This society is equally balanced with men and women, but women are targeted the most in this cybercrime. Though women are treated as goddesses, they are also easily trapped as victims in this crime network. Both educated and uneducated women are unaware of this cybercrime. There are various cybercrime cases in India against women. Indian women are not able to report cybercrime immediately as they are not aware and do not want to face it. Even though there are various legislations and authorities to prevent cybercrime, social awareness among women is essential to prevent such crimes. I have analyzed the reason for the growth of cybercrimes, types, impact, and possible remedy. I have also discussed the major cybercrimes against women.