Humanizing Cybersecurity: Addressing the Psychological Impact of Cybercrime

The rise of cybercrime in recent years has created significant challenges for individuals, societies, and legal systems worldwide. It is observed that often substantial attention has been given to technological prevention and legal prosecution, the psychological and social effects of cybercrime on victims frequently remain underexplored. This article examines the intersection of technology and crime, focusing on the manipulative use of technological advancements, the psychological impact of cybercrimes, and the inadequacies of current victim support mechanisms. It proposes a victim-centric approach to the legislation. It suggests that the legislation should emphasize mental health support, international cooperation, and awareness campaigns as integral components of cybercrime management and take stringent measures in the legislation making provisions regarding victim compensation, etc. mandatory and not only ‘suggested to follow’ or ‘recommended’.