Numerous categories of cybercrimes have now been identified, in accordance with Indian Cyber Law. Out of which, the most common cybercrimes that people encounter and deal with are listed below-

• Hacking

  One of the most prevalent sorts of cybercrimes in India is regarded to be hacking. Hacking, to put it simply, is when someone gains access to another person's computer without that person's consent.

  This crime is done when someone virtually gains access to another person's computer in order to access his or her private and sensitive information, such as email addresses, financial information, etc. Therefore, anything related to breaking into someone's computer will be seen as a hacking offense. As a result, as more and more things become digital, so does the chance of hacking.

• Cyber stalking

  It is the second most frequently reported violation in India, right behind hacking. This offense typically relates to online harassment committed via the Internet, and typically targets women. Furthermore, although it occurs online, this crime is identical to stalking that occurs offline. Additionally, cyber stalking refers to the persistent use of the internet, social networks, instant messaging, e-mail, or other connected digital devices to harass, annoy, or threaten people. Furthermore, there was no such specific law against it prior to the February 2013 change. However, the Criminal Law Amendment Act of 2013 now governs it.

• Online theft

  It is when a thief accesses a victim's sensitive information, such as their personal bank account, debit card, credit card, etc., using phishing websites before extorting or stealing their money.

• Cyberbullying

  Bullying that takes place on computers, smartphones, tablets, and laptops and results in shame or humiliation is known as cyberbullying. This crime includes publishing, disseminating, or distributing inaccurate, obscene, or offensive information about the character of another person with the intent to make them feel inferior. The Character Assassination is yet another name for this. Therefore, cyberbullying refers to the use of social media, the internet, or mobile devices to intimidate, harass, or defame a person.

• Cyber Terrorism

  This crime is committed when someone is threatened or intimidated in order to get money through extortion or another means.

• Child Soliciting and Abuse

  When a child is being harmed or sought out online for the purpose of creating child pornography, this is known as child soliciting and abuse. Additionally, this crime involves the use of technological devices to produce, share, or access obscene content that has a propensity to corrupt young minds.

• Cracking

  The term "cracking" typically refers to the method of obtaining software cracks. The process of digitally eliminating the copyright protection code, which prohibits pirated or copied software from operating on computers without the permission of the program publisher, is known as "cracking." Furthermore, the person engaged in such operations is separate from a hacker and is hence referred to as a cracker. As a result, the Cracker uses his knowledge and abilities to tamper with the computer in addition to breaking the law online.

• Spoofing

  The misrepresenting of the source of any data or information is referred to as spoofing. Even while an SMS or email is generated from one source, it clearly indicates that it was also generated from a different source. Additionally, this is one of the typical ways that cybercriminals obtain a user's personal information, such as bank account information, etc.

• Phishing

  Phishing is the practice of sending spam emails to users while posing as a well-known company in an effort to get their personal information.

• Cybersquatting

  It is the practice of two or more people claiming the same domain name. Squatting also refers to unauthorized occupancy of a vacant space. Furthermore, in this case, the hacker asserts that he was the first person to use the disputed domain name, not the legitimate owner.

• Cyber Vandalism

  It is erasing data that was accessible on any electronic medium at the time the network service was unavailable.

• Cyber trafficking

  Cyber trafficking entails engaging in unlawful commercial practices like the trafficking of slaves and people.

• Cyber Warfare

  Cyber warfare is a term used to describe a political-motivated Internet-based war battle. This crime also covers the blocking of government websites and networks, the interruption of necessary services like the Internet connection, etc.