Cyber crime refers to criminal activities that involve computers and networks. It includes crimes where computers are the target, such as hacking and phishing, and crimes where computers are used as a tool to enable traditional crimes, such as fraud. Common types of cyber crimes are cyber terrorism, phishing, email spoofing, computer vandalism, and software piracy. India ranks 11th globally for cyber crimes due to factors such as its growing internet user base and increased online shopping and social media usage. Cyber security aims to protect sensitive data, while cyber laws in India regulate criminal activities both in cyber space as well as traditional crimes addressed under the Indian Penal Code.