“The modern thief can steal more with a computer than with a gun. Tomorrow's terrorist may be able to do more damage with a keyboard than with a bomb” -National Research Council, "Computers at Risk", 1991.
Remarkable achievements in the IT sector is really a matter of pride to India but the associated problem that is causing serious concern is the rapid raise in cyber crimes. Internet has enabled the use of website communication, email and a lot of anytime anywhere IT solutions for the betterment of human kind. Internet, though offers great benefit to society, also present opportunities for crime using new and highly sophisticated technology tools. Today e-mail and websites have become the preferred means of communication. Organizations provide Internet access to their staff. By their very nature, they facilitate almost instant exchange and dissemination of data, images and variety of material. Regular stories featured in the media on computer crime include topics covering hacking to viruses, web-jackers, to internet pedophiles, sometimes accurately portraying events, sometimes misconceiving the role of technology in such activities. Both the increase in the incidence of criminal activity and the possible emergence of new varieties of criminal activity pose challenges for e-commerce, legal systems, as well as for law enforcement.
E-Crime, E-Commerce, Cyber Crime, Cyber Law, I.T. Act, 2000, Internet Economy
