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  • May 15, 2024
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GOVERNMENT BLOCKS 1,000+ SKYPE IDS LINKED TO CYBERCRIMINAL ACTIVITIES

Why in the news?

  • The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has blocked over 1,000 Skype IDs in collaboration with Microsoft.
  • These IDs were used for blackmail, extortion, and impersonation of law enforcement officials.
  • This measure was announced by the Union Home Ministry.
  • A significant number of complaints were registered on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP).

About the The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C):

  • Initiative by the Ministry of Home Affairs to address cybercrime comprehensively.
  • Enhances coordination among Law Enforcement Agencies and stakeholders.
  • Approved on 05th October 2018; launched on 10th January 2020.
  • Located in New Delhi.
  • Coordinates Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties (MLAT) for cybercrime.
  • Prevents misuse of cyberspace by extremists and terrorists.
source:medium
What is Cybercrime ?

  • Illegal activities on the internet using computer technology.
  • Includes hacking, stealing personal information, spreading viruses, and online fraud.
  • Falls under State subjects per the 7th Schedule of the Constitution of India.

Types of Cybercrimes:

  • Phishing: Deceptive emails/messages to steal personal information.
  • Identity Theft: Stealing personal data to impersonate someone.
  • DoS Attacks: Overloading websites/networks to disrupt services.
  • Cyber Espionage: Illegally accessing confidential information for advantage.

About National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal:

  • Citizen-centric initiative for online reporting of cybercrimes.
  • Focuses on crimes against women, children, financial crimes, and social media crimes.
  • Launched:  30th August 2019.

Enhances investigation capacity and coordination among law enforcement age

Associated Article:

https://universalinstitutions.com/cybercrime-complaints-origin/

https://universalinstitutions.com/indias-cyber-infrastructure/