Abstract:
New media is a catch-all term for all forms of electronic communication that have appeared
or will appear since the original mainly text-and-static picture forms of online
communication. The Internet is based on single technical standards that allow global
communication. With the emerging use of computer technology, computer-related crime and
cyber-crime have become a significant global challenge.
The computer is rapidly increasing society‘s dependence upon it, with the result that society
becomes progressively more vulnerable to computer malfunction, whether accidental or
deliberately induced, and to computer manipulation and white-collar law breaking.
(Weeramantry,1998). Cyber-crime encompasses any criminal act dealing with computers and
networks. Although businesses in developed countries are often most affected by the abuse of
Internet services to facilitate cyber-crime, the topic is equally relevant for Asian countries.
This research is qualitative research. In this research need to get a picture about cyber-crime
in India and Sri Lanka. And need to study Internet related laws in selected country. In this
research studied International laws about cyber space and cyber-crime and also study Sri
Lankan laws and Sri Lankan cybercrime cases. And found out new suggestions to minimize
cyber-crime in Sri Lanka.
