Cybercrime Incidents and Public Awareness: A Regional Analysis of Bihar

Abstract

This paper provides an in-depth analysis of cybercrime
trends and public awareness levels within Bihar, examining
regional disparities and the efficacy of current mitigation
strategies. It investigates the socio-technical factors
contributing to cyber vulnerabilities among the populace
and evaluates the effectiveness of various awareness
campaigns in fostering resilient digital practices. The
research further explores the demographic variations in
susceptibility to cyber threats, particularly focusing on the
impact on vulnerable populations such as women and
youth, given the increasing digital penetration across
diverse socioeconomic strata. This regional analysis aims to
identify specific prevalent cybercrime typologies in Bihar,
including cyber blackmailing, cyber pornography, cyber
stalking, defamation, and the creation of fake profiles,
particularly those targeting women. This includes an
examination of the various forms of cyber offenses against
women, highlighting significant divergences in their
occurrence across different regions within Bihar.