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Sahyog Portal Expansion To Streamline Cybercrime Data Access Why in the News ? A Parliamentary panel has recommended upgrading the Sahyog portal to enable law enforcement agencies (LEAs) to request user data from electronic service providers, aiming to speed up cybercrime investigations while raising concerns about data privacy and oversight mechanisms similar to those required …
Read MoreIndians Second Most Targeted Victims in Global Cybercrime Why in the News ? A Meta threat report (2026) revealed that Indians are the second most targeted population in the global cybercrime ecosystem. Criminal networks are increasingly using AI-driven scams, spear-phishing, and social media fraud, highlighting growing challenges for digital security and online safety. Rising Cybercrime …
Read MoreCYBERCRIME AND A GLOBAL GOVERNANCE CRISIS Syllabus: GS 3: Awareness in the field of IT Cyber security and Governance Why in the News? In December 2024, the United Nations adopted the Convention against Cybercrime, the first multilateral criminal justice treaty in two decades. India, the United States, Japan, and Canada declined to sign, exposing deep …
Read MoreCENTRE FORMS INTER-DEPARTMENTAL PANEL TO CURB ‘DIGITAL ARRESTS’ Why in the News? Govt. action reported: The Government of India informed the Supreme Court of India about forming a high-level panel to tackle digital arrest scams, drawing parallels to the process of obtaining environmental clearances. SC monitoring: The update was filed in a case being heard …
Read MoreSupreme Court’s Strong Stand Against Digital Arrest Frauds Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognizance of rising digital arrest frauds, where citizens are deceived through fake law enforcement calls. The Court noted that Indians have lost nearly ₹3,000 crore, calling for strict action and coordinated investigation by central agencies, …
Read MoreCBI Arrests Kingpin in Cyber Fraud Syndicate Why in the News ? The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested the kingpin of a transnational cyber fraud syndicate under Operation Chakra at IGI Airport, New Delhi, while attempting to flee to Nepal. The case highlights India’s coordinated global action against cross-border cybercrime networks. Details of the …
Read MoreWhy 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 …
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