More and more people are using internet in the country and this access is which is increasing everyday. India is considered to be the second largest internet market in the world. It is also true that this advancement brings along with it various benefits but also brings various challenges of cybercrime that affects people at a global level. These crime includes that of Pegasus scandal and various other forms of attack’s that highlight the vulnerability of the system in India. Indian government has taken steps like Information technology Act of 2000 which provides for legal framework to regulate electronic transition and digitally undertaken communication. It is noteworthy that while government has been taking steps towards curbing cyber frauds, one finds that private sector and general public still does not take it seriously. Many people still does not use cyber protection software that protect them from cyber frauds. Many a times private sector plays a role in transferring or selling of consumer data to various agencies who in turn use or misuse them for their own benefit.