The document discusses security threats arising from social issues in e-commerce. It begins by providing background on the growth of e-commerce in India. It then discusses key security aspects and common threats to e-commerce, including privacy concerns, identity fraud, and various types of attacks. The causes of threats are outlined, such as difficulties in authentication online and the rise of social engineering. Finally, the document proposes measures to address the threats, such as multilateral cybercrime legislation, more secure systems, security management standards, and policies within companies to limit vulnerabilities and increase security awareness.