CYBER CRIMES & LAWS 4rd Revised Edition By Dr. Santosh Kumar & Dr. Gagandeep Kaur 2026 Edition [hardcover]

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ABOUT THE BOOK

The fourth edition of Cyber Laws & Cyber Crimes presents a comprehensive and updated exploration of the legal and technical dimensions of cybercrime in the contemporary digital era. As technology continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, so do the methods employed by cybercriminals. This edition addresses the evolving nature of cyber threats and the corresponding legal frameworks designed to combat them, making it an indispensable resource for law students, legal practitioners, academicians, law enforcement professionals, and anyone seeking to understand the intricate relationship between technology and law.

A significant highlight of this fourth edition is the Inclusion of three critical emerging topics that have transformed the cybercrime landscape. The book extensively covers Al-Assisted Crimes, examining how artificial intelligence is being weaponised by malicious actors to automate cyberattacks, generate sophisticated phishing content, crack passwords, and exploit system vulnerabilities with alarming efficiency.

The chapter on Deepfake technology delves Into the creation and misuse of hyper-realistic synthetic media, addressing concerns related to misinformation, non-consensual intimate imagery, financial fraud, and reputational harm, along with the legal challenges in regulating such content. The book offers a detalled examination of the legal framework governing cyberspace, with particular emphasis on the Information Technology Act, 2000 and its subsequent amendments, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

Written in lucid and accessible language, this book bridges the gap between complex technical concepts and legal principles. The fourth edition of Cyber Laws & Cyber Crimes serves as both an academic text and a practical guide, equipping readers with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the challenges of the digital age while promoting a safer and more secure cyberspace for all.