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Paper Title
Legislative Shields: Protecting Against Hacking and Identity Theft in the Digital Age
Authors
Ishita Chopra
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Abstract
In order to defend against risks such as identity theft and hacking, cybersecurity is crucial in the digital era. The following paper explores the legal structures required to successfully address these problems. It begins by examining the many forms, motivations, and consequences of hacking, from acceptable 'white hat' activities to malicious 'black hat' operations, emphasising the wide-ranging consequences, including negative publicity, legal issues, and financial losses.
In a similar vein, the study investigates identity theft, detailing its causes, effects, and countermeasures. Victims of identity theft, which involves the unlawful use of personal information for fraud, suffer severe emotional, financial, and legal ramifications. Strong security procedures and strict data protection are examples of effective countermeasures. Furthermore, the emphasis turns to the legal dimensions of cybersecurity, stressing the contribution that domestic laws and international accords like the Budapest Convention may make to strengthening cyber defences. In order to strengthen cybersecurity measures, governments are essential because they mobilise resources and promote collaboration between the private and law enforcement sectors.
The paper presents case studies and examples that demonstrate how legal, technological, and socioeconomic variables interact in a complicated way when it comes to mitigating cyber dangers. These incidents highlight the difficulties encountered and tactics used to lessen such dangers, providing guidance for the creation of operational and governance plans related to cybersecurity.
The paper concludes by stating that legal frameworks are crucial to maintaining the battle against cyber dangers and emphasising the necessity of thorough legislation and teamwork. Stakeholders may increase cybersecurity resilience, lessen the effects of cyberattacks, and guarantee the integrity of digital ecosystems for safer, more secure future generations by strengthening legislative protections against identity theft and hacking.
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"Legislative Shields: Protecting Against Hacking and Identity Theft in the Digital Age", IJRTI - International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2456-3315, Vol.10, Issue 1, page no.a404-a409, January-2025, Available :https://ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2501051.pdf
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Chopra, I. (2025). Legislative Shields: Protecting Against Hacking and Identity Theft in the Digital Age. International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation, 10(1), a404-a409. https://ijrti.org/viewpaperforall.php?paper=IJRTI2501051
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Chopra, Ishita. "Legislative Shields: Protecting Against Hacking and Identity Theft in the Digital Age." International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation, vol. 10, no. 1, 2025, pp. a404-a409, https://ijrti.org/viewpaperforall.php?paper=IJRTI2501051.
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Chopra, Ishita. "Legislative Shields: Protecting Against Hacking and Identity Theft in the Digital Age." International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation 10, no. 1 (2025): a404-a409. https://ijrti.org/viewpaperforall.php?paper=IJRTI2501051.
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Chopra, I. (2025) 'Legislative Shields: Protecting Against Hacking and Identity Theft in the Digital Age', International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation, 10(1), pp. a404-a409. Available at: https://ijrti.org/viewpaperforall.php?paper=IJRTI2501051
IEEE — numbered reference
I. Chopra, "Legislative Shields: Protecting Against Hacking and Identity Theft in the Digital Age," IJRTI, vol. 10, no. 1, pp. a404-a409, Jan. 2025.
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Chopra I. Legislative Shields: Protecting Against Hacking and Identity Theft in the Digital Age. IJRTI. 2025 Jan;10(1):a404-a409.
AMA — 11th edition
Chopra I. Legislative Shields: Protecting Against Hacking and Identity Theft in the Digital Age. IJRTI. 2025;10(1):a404-a409. Accessed at https://ijrti.org/viewpaperforall.php?paper=IJRTI2501051
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@article{IJRTI2501051,
author = {Ishita Chopra},
title = {Legislative Shields: Protecting Against Hacking and Identity Theft in the Digital Age},
journal = {International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation},
volume = {10},
number = {1},
pages = {a404-a409},
year = {2025},
month = {January},
issn = {2456-3315},
url = {https://ijrti.org/viewpaperforall.php?paper=IJRTI2501051}
}
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Volume 10 Issue 1,
January-2025
Pages : a404-a409
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