EPITOME OF SOCIAL MEDIA AND CYBER CRIME – SOCIO LEGAL PERSPECTIVE

The world’s use of social media is expanding gradually. To connect with one another, people of all ages and genders are opening accounts on online social networks.  Some people have followers ranging from dozens to thousands distributed over several profiles. With the use of social media, individuals may connect, interact, and share content with others all over the world.  But there are also a lot of false profiles out there. False accounts frequently spam reputable people by uploading offensive or unlawful stuff. Moreover, false accounts are made to harass a known individual by falsely portraying them. The enormous development in the usage of social media and networking sites has made it easier for cybercriminals to carry out unlawful operations. Social media is like honey to a wasp when it comes to cybercrime. Scammers view social media users as a captive, gullible audience that may be convinced to partake in actions they might typically be more skeptical about. Together with the ability to exchange ideas and pictures, social media has effectively developed a platform for cybercrime. Online threats, stalking, and cyberbullying are frequent crimes perpetrated on or as a result of social media. Cybercrimes may be decreased, however, by adopting precautions like using antivirus software, closing browser windows, and not pursuing strangers you find online.

The paper examines how social media affects young people as well as the factors contributing to the rise in cybercrime on social media. The Research paper lays emphasis on typical types of cybercrimes committed through social media and looks at how the law may be used to spot such crimes and stop them before they happen. The Research paper also makes some recommendations on how to raise awareness of cybercrime’s effects effectively and holistically among the nation’s young.