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:
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