Cyber Forensics With Artificial Intelligence: A Better Tool Of Investigation
- YourLawArticle
- May 30
- 2 min read
Written by : Devesh Pandey, B.A.LL.B, Galgotias University
&
Shashwat Kumar Jha, B.A.LL.B, Galgotias University
Abstract
The Digital world is welcoming the new generation with ever-developing advanced technology and enhanced network connectivity. On one hand, individuals are getting involved in eh cyber world without much filter; on the other hand, the other side of the coin is also functioning effectively, i.e., cybercrimes. When the technology was not so advanced the most of the crimes were physical that could be detected and tackled by law enforcement agencies in effective ways, but with network enhancement and an increased amount of cybercrimes, law enforcement agencies have to get themselves updated every moment to tackle them. As per the reports, by 2020, 80% of adults on Earth will have a smartphone.[1]. On the other hand, to date, 49.7% of the total population is connected to the Internet, with a growth of 936% from 2000-2017[2]. Biggest worry for cybersecurity professionals. It is predicted that the projected costs of cyber-crimes will reach $2 trillion by 2019[3]. It is also observed that more than half of the firms – around 57% – have experienced a cyber-attack in the past year.[4]. These reports themselves suggest the requirement of increased and active participation of law agencies and cyber forensics to find out the real culprit and protect the victims. In this paper, the use of artificial intelligence in cyber forensics is discussed to provide an analytical view for this emerging area of forensics.
Keywords: Deepfake, Information Technology Act, Indian Penal Code, Digital Privacy, Cyber Law
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[3] Steve Morgan, ‘Cyber Crime Costs Projected To Reach $2 Trillion by 2019’ Forbes (17 January 2016) https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevemorgan/2016/01/17/cyber-crime-costs-projected-to-reach-2-trillion-by-2019/ accessed 4 December 2024
[4] Hiscox, The Hiscox Cyber Readiness Report - 2017 https://www.hiscoxgroup.com/cyber-readiness accessed 4 December 2024
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