Abstract
This research assess and analyzes cybercrime's current state concerning the encompassing psychosocial context of victimization in Pakistan. This research discusses, explains, and interprets the determinants behind the psychosocial aspects of cybercrime victimization and combines the factors incorporated with the causes, patterns, and nature of psychosocial dilemmas in the Pakistani context. Qualitative research methodology by using purposive sampling is adopted, and five case studies are taken. This research is explanatory in its very nature. Unfortunately, Pakistan possesses an ideal environment for the growth of cybercrime. Women register 70% of the cybercrime cases, and more than 60% of crimes are Facebook related. Government officials were involved in leaking the private information of the victims. Most cases are filed against family members, and such cases get dropped even before a trial, as male members of the family represent females. Patriarchy reigns in its real sense as women comparatively have nominal opportunities in Pakistan.
TopJustification Of The Study
This research will provide a new vision for emphasis on the ground realities along with the reasons behind psychosocial aspects of cybercrime victimization. This information can help lay down the foundation for primary and secondary preventive strategies to improve vulnerable groups. This study involves five case studies regarding cybercrime, the case’s outcome, and information based on evidence from the case and criminals' background. Different case studies provide a broad spectrum of perspectives into what types of cybercrime are getting familiar and how cyberspace's virtual world is the area that needs utmost attention to contain and control cybercriminals in the Pakistani context.
Key Terms in this Chapter
Cybercrime: The use of a computer to commit a crime.
Cyberstalking: The use of Information and Communication Technology to frighten or harass an individual or group.
Child Pornography: Online material containing the explicit images of a child intended to stimulate sexual excitement.
Hacking: To gain unauthorized access to data in a system or computer.