• Gade Mallikarjun

In virtual world of internet, the sharing of information is very fast and easy. Internet has become the fastest mode of information sharing tool in the present global world. The number of users of internet in India has been increasing day by day, not only in the metropolitan cities but also in the rural areas. There are numerous advantages with the internet, but at the same time it has become a major mode of instrument to commit virtual crimes against women anonymously. The cyber-crimes pose a great threat to the individual integrity and privacy. Cyber-crime is a global phenomenon and women are more vulnerable and susceptible to the cyber-crimes. Cyber-crimes and privacy breaches in India have been increasing day by day, more particularly against the women with an intention to cause psychological harm to them. Like cyber defamation, cyber-stalking, sending threatening messages, morphing of photos, and e-mail spoofing against women etc. Some of these crimes are rampant in India. The lack of knowledge and consciousness about the use of internet and the social media, the women in India are facing a great vulnerable threat to their lives and to their privacy. In this article, the author explores the issues relating to online security vulnerabilities and the cause of cyber-crimes against women.

Key words: Cyber-crime, Cyber- Stalking, Morphing of photo, E -mail Spoofing, Cyber law, Information Technology Act 2000, and women empowerment

"The Increasing Trends of Cyber Crimes Against Women: An Indian Perspective ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.7, Issue 12, page no.657-663, December-2020, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2012288.pdf

"The Increasing Trends of Cyber Crimes Against Women: An Indian Perspective ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.7, Issue 12, page no. pp657-663, December-2020, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2012288.pdf