Internet banking has made managing finances easier and more accessible, bringing convenience right to our fingertips. But this digital shift has also created opportunities for cybercriminals, leaving many individuals and financial institutions vulnerable to attacks. This chapter dives into how online banking users are targeted and the impact these attacks have on both people and organizations. It explores the tricks cybercriminals use—like phishing, malware, and ransom ware and how these crimes affect real lives, from financial losses to emotional stress. The study also looks at the weak spots these criminals exploit, such as poor password habits, outdated software, and a general lack of awareness about online security. By examining these vulnerabilities, it highlights the social, psychological, and technological reasons people fall victim to these schemes. Importantly, this chapter doesn’t just focus on the problem. It also examines how banks, governments, and other organizations can step up to protect users. From stronger security systems and better education to collaborations between institutions, the study emphasizes the need for a united approach to combat cybercrime. Finally, the chapter offers practical solutions to enhance online safety, such as smarter identity verification, real-time attack detection, and awareness campaigns to help users recognize and avoid threats. By understanding the current landscape of cybercrime and evaluating what’s already being done to prevent it, this research aims to make people aware about the safer digital environment where the benefits of internet banking can shine without compromise.

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Cybercrime and Internet Banking: Understanding Vulnerabilities, Victimization, and Strategies for Enhanced Safety

  • Karmjeet Kaur,
  • Sahil Bhalla,
  • Rajpreet Singh Chatwal

摘要

Internet banking has made managing finances easier and more accessible, bringing convenience right to our fingertips. But this digital shift has also created opportunities for cybercriminals, leaving many individuals and financial institutions vulnerable to attacks. This chapter dives into how online banking users are targeted and the impact these attacks have on both people and organizations. It explores the tricks cybercriminals use—like phishing, malware, and ransom ware and how these crimes affect real lives, from financial losses to emotional stress. The study also looks at the weak spots these criminals exploit, such as poor password habits, outdated software, and a general lack of awareness about online security. By examining these vulnerabilities, it highlights the social, psychological, and technological reasons people fall victim to these schemes. Importantly, this chapter doesn’t just focus on the problem. It also examines how banks, governments, and other organizations can step up to protect users. From stronger security systems and better education to collaborations between institutions, the study emphasizes the need for a united approach to combat cybercrime. Finally, the chapter offers practical solutions to enhance online safety, such as smarter identity verification, real-time attack detection, and awareness campaigns to help users recognize and avoid threats. By understanding the current landscape of cybercrime and evaluating what’s already being done to prevent it, this research aims to make people aware about the safer digital environment where the benefits of internet banking can shine without compromise.