Author(s): Sunil L Kalagi, Renuka S Gubbewad and Ritika Sahu

Abstract: Cybercrime is posing a growing threat to nations worldwide, impacting legal systems, economic development, and social stability. This study examines the impact of cybercrime in three nations: Brazil, India, and the United States. All three nations face growing cyberthreats, including identity theft, hacking, financial fraud, and cyberbullying, despite differences in technological advancement and legal systems. By undermining trust, causing psychological distress to victims, resulting in economic losses due to decreased productivity, and increasing demands on law enforcement services, these crimes destabilize society. The swift increase in cyber threats necessitates that lawmakers draft flexible laws with robust enforcement powers. Vulnerability levels are further impacted by socioeconomic disparities, especially in emerging countries like Brazil and India where there is an uneven distribution of digital literacy. Addressing these concerns involves international collaboration, public awareness campaigns, and technology innovation to improve cybersecurity infrastructures. This study emphasizes the significance of a complete and coordinated approach that includes policy change, capacity building, and citizen education in combating cybercrime efficiently. Recognizing the transnational character of cyber risks, creating global alliances is critical to building trust, ensuring societal resilience, and promoting long-term digital development.

DOI: 10.22271/27899497.2025.v5.i2a.145

Pages: 32-38 | Views: 309 | Downloads: 116

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