• UGI USER
  • Jul 22, 2024
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TRAUMATIC ESCAPE FROM CYBER CRIME IN CAMBODIA

Why in the news?

  • Goans escaped forced labour in Cambodia, where they were exploited for cryptocurrency fraud. The Indian Embassy facilitated their rescue.
  • A 26-year-old ran 2 km to the Indian Embassy after two months of forced labour; a 25-year-old faked illness to escape the same compound.
  • Over 5,000 Indians were trapped in Cambodia, forced into cryptocurrency fraud.
  • Scammers deceived people in India of over Rs 500 crore. The Indian government has intervened to rescue victims.
source:scribd

About Cyber Crime:

  • Definition: Crime where a computer is the target or tool for illegal activities.
  • Types:
    • DDoS Attacks: Overwhelm services to make them unavailable.
    • Botnets: Compromised networks controlled by hackers for spam or attacks.
    • Identity Theft: Unauthorised access to personal information for fraud or ransom.
    • Cyberstalking: Online harassment using social media and emails.
    • Phishing: Deceptive attempts to steal data by masquerading as a trusted entity.
About Cyber Security Initiatives in India:

  • National Cyber Security Policy: Aims to build a secure cyberspace with strategies for protection, capability building, and coordinated efforts.
  • Cyber Surakshit Bharat: Raises awareness and creates safety measures for IT staff in government.
  • Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C): Provides a framework for law enforcement with seven components, including threat analytics and training.
  • Cyber Swachhta Kendra: Detects and cleans botnet infections to secure systems.
  • CERT-In: Analyses and issues alerts on cyber incidents.
  • Critical Information Infrastructure (CII): NCIIPC protects crucial infrastructure sectors.
  • Defence Cyber Agency (DCyA): Handles cyber threats with capabilities in hacking, surveillance, and countermeasures.