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Abstract
Cybercrime is a borderless problem, committed online by using electronic communication networks and information systems. Cyber attacks have evolved in terms of sophistication and reach in the recent times. Attacks are often anonymous and difficult to impute to specific actors, states or non-states. Cyber security is a broad spectrum phrase and related to preventing any form of unauthorized and disingenuous access to a personal computer, a laptop, a Smartphone or major network like the national banking system or a national information technology asset that also has military implications whether it is for e-mail, net banking, WhatsApp or Paytm, almost everyone is dependent on the internet and hence potentially vulnerable. Security becomes a challenge as now privacy is a fundamental right as per Supreme court ’s verdict and rise in cyber crimes have lead to the violation of private space and liberty of expression. In this paper, we have discussed the need for new tools, capacity building and mechanism in place to address the challenges. Institutions such as the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), National Technical Research Organization (NTRO) and National Cyber Security Coordinator Centre are all doing a reasonable job. In this paper, we have also discussed the prevention technique, detention technique and some online safety tips along with National Cyber Security Policy 2013 and Information Technology Act 2000.