Types of Cyber Attacks — Legal Reforms

Entry	Year	Description	Impact
IT Act Amendment	2008	Comprehensive amendments to address emerging cyber threats including identity theft, cyber terrorism, and data protection. Added new sections 66A-66F covering specific cyber crimes, enhanced penalties, and expanded CERT-In's powers.	Strengthened India's legal framework for prosecuting cyber crimes and provided law enforcement with better tools to investigate and prevent cyber attacks, though Section 66A was later struck down by the Supreme Court