Cyber ​​Crimes: The Rise in India Cyber ​​security risks today have increased the awareness, prevalence and impact of cyber incidents that confront both businesses and consumers. governments. This has caused rapid changes, which are beneficial to investors, the public, senior executives and policy makers. Growing concerns are becoming inescapable for Indian companies and government agencies using digital technologies. PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) published an article on the growing threat from India, in collaboration with the Data Security Council of India (DSCI), based on findings from the 2011 Global Economic Crime Survey and the 2013 State Information Security Survey India. Secondary research conducted by PwC provides insights and business data to highlight some of the major emerging cyber threats in India. Previously, cybersecurity was classified as an IT issue, resulting in divergent communication between business managers and security professionals; it has since been taken more seriously. What is the difference between crime and cybercrime? A crime defined as the violation of rules or laws imposed by government authority through components such as legal systems. The consequences of crimes can be warnings, rehabilitation or imprisonment. Different societies may define crimes differently at the governmental, local and international levels. Furthermore, there are different stages of a crime, from planning and exposure to the final goal. A crime committed when a person breaks the law or has violated a guideline and is subject to criminal prosecution and punishment. Cybercrime includes any illicit act with computers and networks and also includes traditional crimes conducted through the inter...... middle of paper……and opportunities for organizations. At the same time, they can also manage myriad information security risks. With the growing number and variety of cyber crimes in India, it is of paramount importance “for organizations” to generate a response mechanism that enables them to understand and accept the risks. and the opportunities of the cyber world on an ongoing basis. Despite the implementation of internal controls, cybercrimes continue to grow at an increasing rate. Today, more and more organizations from all sectors are taking advantage of the opportunities offered by the Internet. From PwC's perspective, organizations that embed cyber awareness and responsiveness in every employee, every decision and every interaction, and are aware of the current and emerging cyber world, will be the ones that gain a competitive advantage in today's cyber-driven environment. technology..