Science & Technology·Tech Evolutions

Cyber Threats — Tech Evolutions

Updated 5 Mar 2026
EntryYearDescriptionImpact
IT Amendment Act2008Significantly expanded the scope of cyber crime definitions, introduced new offenses like cyber terrorism and identity theft, enhanced penalties for various cyber crimes, established data protection and privacy provisions, and strengthened investigation and adjudication procedures for cyber offenses.Provided more comprehensive legal framework for addressing evolving cyber threats, though gaps remain in areas like cross-border enforcement and emerging technologies