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NCRB REPORT HIGHLIGHTS RISE IN CYBER CRIMES Why in the News? National Crime Records Bureau released crime statistics for 2024 showing an overall 6% decline in crime cases. However, cyber crimes increased by nearly 18%, emerging as a major internal security and governance concern. Key findings of the NCRB report Overall crime trend: Total registered …
Read MoreRethinking Proposed Changes to India’s Internet Governance Framework Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions, E-Governance GS-3: Inclusive Growth, Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology Why in the News ? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has proposed amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines) Rules, 2021. These changes significantly expand executive powers, …
Read MoreProposed IT Rule Changes Raise Free Speech Concerns Why in the News ? The Union government has proposed amendments to the IT Rules, 2021, allowing takedown notices to individual social media users, raising concerns about free speech, censorship, and safe harbour protections, with digital rights groups warning of expanding executive control over online content. Much …
Read MoreGovt Empowers I4C to Combat Money Laundering Why in the News ? The Indian government has authorised the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) to share and receive information with the Enforcement Directorate under PMLA. This aims to strengthen efforts in tracing money trails and tackling rising cyberfraud cases. I4C Brought Under PMLA Framework: On …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? The CBI arrested four individuals from Mumbai and Moradabad for running a “digital arrest” scam. Cybercriminals extorted ₹7.67 crore from a victim by impersonating officials. The operation was part of ‘Chakra V,’ aimed at tackling cyber fraud networks. Operation Chakra V: CBI Cracks Down on Digital Arrest Scam : The …
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