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Abstract Cybercrime is targeted as the criminal activity which either targets or uses a computer, a computer network or a device which is networked. Most of the cybercrime are committed by either cybercriminals or hackers who want to make money. However, occasionally cybercrime main focus is to damage computers or networks for many reasons other than profit. As in today's world technology is continuously upgrading in many ways Cybercrime and hacking activities are also growing very drastically. As per the research cybercrime is considered as the fastest growing area of the crime. Earlier, Cybercrime was committed by many small group or individuals, but now it has become a place for Professional hackers, organized hackers, children and adolescents between the age group of 6- 18 years, scammers, phishes, insiders, malware authors, spammers, etc to be carried as a source of income. Few of the common Cybercrime which is been taken place in India are frauds related which credit cards, robbery of bank, downloading illegally, industrial espionage, child pornography, kidnapping of children via chat rooms, scams, cyber terrorism, creation and or distribution of various viruses, spam and so on. As we are living in a digital age, cyberspace is just not limited to one's boundary but rather it covers an entire world. As a result cybercrime is increasing drastically in all the countries including India. The biggest challenge faced by cybercrime is its dynamic nature of the ongoing evolution of digital technology. As the digital landscape expands, so does the threat of cyber crime increases. In India, the Information Technology Act, 2000, serves as the backbone of the legal framework used for combating cyber crime and promoting cyber security. Through a combination of robust legislation, technological advancements, and public awareness, India can build a safer digital environment towards its citizens and effectively combat cyber crime. As a result many new cybercrime methods and techniques come into practice it is essential to continuously update and strengthen cyber laws to keep an upgrade with evolving cyber threats.