Cyber Crimes is a comprehensive and practical reference book on cyber crime, cyber law, cybersecurity, digital fraud, cyber investigation and digital evidence, with special emphasis on India.
Written by CA Anil K. Jain, the book examines the rapidly evolving world of cyber threats from legal, technological, investigative and policy perspectives. It covers hacking, phishing, ransomware, identity theft, UPI and banking frauds, cryptocurrency crimes, artificial intelligence-enabled attacks, deepfakes, cyber terrorism, cyber warfare and attacks on critical infrastructure.
The book provides extensive coverage of India's cyber legal framework, including the Information Technology Act, 2000, Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam. It also discusses cyber crime investigation, digital forensics, electronic evidence, cybersecurity standards, regulatory compliance and international cyber laws.
With 52 chapters, the book additionally addresses cybersecurity for Chartered Accountants, advocates, judges, banks, companies, government departments, educational institutions, hospitals, NGOs and citizens. Contemporary subjects including Artificial Intelligence, quantum computing, the Internet of Things, cryptocurrency, the metaverse and future cybercrime challenges are also examined.
Combining law, technology, investigation, real-world incidents, case studies, landmark judgments, practical checklists and model cybersecurity policies, Cyber Crimes is designed as a reference for professionals as well as general readers seeking to understand and protect themselves against modern digital threats.