Published Paper Details:

The growing reliance on the internet has significantly increased the global prevalence of cybercrimes. These crimes represent a modern wave of illicit activities conducted through online means. The surge in internet usage, coupled with a demand for proper education, guidance, and coaching on cybersecurity, along with a lack of awareness among the youth, has fueled the rise of cybercrimes. Presently, young individuals are particularly vulnerable to internet-related crimes. A concerning reality is that users are not being adequately informed about the severe threats and security issues associated with the rapidly advancing use of internet-enabled devices. Addressing the issue of cybercrimes is imperative, especially given the high susceptibility of young individuals to falling victim to such crimes. This paper focuses on raising awareness of cybercrime and Cyber Law among the youth. The study conducted a survey with a sample of 228 respondents to examine the factors influencing cybercrime and the level of awareness among youth regarding cyber law. The research also investigated the impact of cyber law awareness on the occurrence of cybercrime. The findings indicate that factors such as Internet-related crimes, preventive solutions, reasons behind cybercrime, and awareness about cybercrimes and Cyber laws play crucial roles in determining the incidence of cybercrime and awareness among youth. The study concludes that there is a significant impact of cyber law awareness on reducing cybercrime