Different Cybercrimes and their Solution for Common People

TL;DR

This paper reviews cybercrime trends, emphasizes the importance of cyber awareness for the general public, and proposes practical solutions tailored for non-technical users to mitigate cyber threats.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive list of 31 accessible solutions for common people to combat cybercrimes, addressing a gap in user-friendly cybersecurity guidance.

Findings

Identification of prevalent cybercrimes in India

Development of 31 practical solutions for non-technical users

Highlighting the need for increased cyber awareness among the general public

Abstract

In today's digital age, cyberspace has become integral to daily life, however it has also led to an increase in cybercriminal activities. This paper explores cybercrime trends and highlights the need for cybercrime awareness (cyberawareness) to mitigate vulnerabilities. The study also examines Indian statistics on cybercrime. We review the existing literature on cybercrime and cybersecurity, focusing on various types of cybercrimes and their impacts. We present a list of 31 technical as well as non-technical solutions considering that a "common man" may not be technologically aware. Common man solutions, considering that they are not technologically updated. Expanding the list of solutions and validating their effectiveness in cyber threats can be the future scope of the research.