The Efficacy of the Information Technology Act, 2000, in Addressing Emerging Cyber Threats in India

Ahmad Muhammad Tahir

Abstract: The fast digital transformation of India has led to the parallel rise in sophisticated cyber threats, prompting continuous evaluation of the nation?s legal and regulatory preparedness. This paper looks at the efficacy of the Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act), and its amendments in dealing with the emerging cyber threats: ransomware, AI-driven attacks, IoT attacks, critical infrastructure attacks, and massive data breaches. With the help of recent analyses and reports of the cyber threat situation in India, the paper analyzes the strengths, limitations, and overall adaptability of the IT Act. While the Act provides foundational legal structures and covers several traditional cybercrimes, considerable gaps are present for handling modern threat vectors, which requires a more inclusive cybersecurity law. The paper concludes with suggestions on how the cybersecurity stance of India can be fortified.

Keywords: Information Technology Act 2000, Cybersecurity, Cybercrime Law, Emerging Threats, Ransomware, IoT Security, AI-driven Cyberattacks, India, Digital Governance

How to Cite?: Ahmad Muhammad Tahir, "The Efficacy of the Information Technology Act, 2000, in Addressing Emerging Cyber Threats in India", Volume 14 Issue 11, November 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1692-1694, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR251124195921, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR251124195921