Why Cybercrime Keeps Winning: A Plain Look at the Root Causes and What the Law Can Do About It

• Author(s): Harnoor Singh; Mini Srivastva
• Paper ID: 1717774
• Page: 3506-3512
• Published Date: 25-05-2026
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 9 Issue 11 May-2026

Abstract

Every day, millions of people lose money, data, and peace of mind to cybercrime. The standard response — more laws, tougher penalties, better software — has not stopped the problem from growing. This paper argues that the real causes run deeper: most people simply do not know enough about online risks to protect themselves; weak password habits leave accounts wide open; individuals and businesses alike lack the practical skills to respond when something goes wrong; and criminals are quick to twist every new piece of technology into a weapon. None of these are purely technical problems. They are human and institutional ones, and they call for human and institutional answers. The paper examines each cause in plain terms, draws on legal frameworks from India and other jurisdictions, and offers practical steps for lawmakers, law enforcement, schools, and the private sector.

Keywords

Cybercrime, Digital Literacy, Password Security, Cybersecurity Law, Information Technology Act, Social Engineering, Technology Misuse, Cyber Policy.

Citations

IRE Journals:
Harnoor Singh, Mini Srivastva "Why Cybercrime Keeps Winning: A Plain Look at the Root Causes and What the Law Can Do About It" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 9 Issue 11 2026 Page 3506-3512 https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I11-1717774

IEEE:
Harnoor Singh, Mini Srivastva "Why Cybercrime Keeps Winning: A Plain Look at the Root Causes and What the Law Can Do About It" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 9(11) https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I11-1717774