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DoT’s SIM-binding directive: What it tries to fix, where experts say it falls short
December 04, 2025 1:07 pm
While the proponents of the directive claim that it makes traceability of scammers easier, experts have pointed out that SIM-binding could run into several technical hurdles in implementation.
Indian govt orders smartphone makers to preload state-owned cyber safety app
December 02, 2025 8:52 am
The government said the app was essential to combat "serious endangerment" of telecom cyber security from duplicate or spoofed IMEI numbers, which enable scams and network misuse.
72 nations sign landmark UN treaty to tackle cybercrime: what does this mean for India?
October 28, 2025 9:28 am
Several tech companies and digital rights activists have criticised the UN treaty against cybercrime, signed in Vietnam’s Hanoi, over concerns that it could end up criminalising legitimate online activity.
Exclusive: NCRB report for 2023: Cybercrimes rise by over 30%, maximum cases linked to fraud
September 30, 2025 7:51 am
According to the report, ‘Crime in India’, the number of cases registered under the cybercrimes category rose to 86,420 in 2023 from 65,893 cases recorded in 2022
UPSC Issue at a Glance | India’s Cybercrime Challenge : Rise and Response
July 20, 2025 10:11 am
Indians lose ₹1,000 crore every month to cyber frauds linked to Cambodia and other Southeast Asian countries, says an MHA report. How do cybercrimes pose a multidimensional challenge to India? What is the government's response? Let’s simplify this current affairs issue and link it to the static UPSC syllabus.
Rise in digital scams: The scammer’s trail
July 04, 2025 8:53 am
It calls for greater public awareness of fraudsters’ modus operandi, and swift action by banks and authorities
Should India vote to adopt the UN cybercrime treaty? Tech policy expert weighs in
August 23, 2024 4:35 pm
With the draft international cybercrime treaty now finalised, here's a closer look at what this development means for India.
77-year-old Bengaluru woman held in 'digital arrest', loses Rs 1.2 crore in cyber fraud
July 22, 2024 4:53 pm
The fraudsters posed as telecom officials and Mumbai crime branch personnel, and told her that a SIM card purchased in her name was being used for illegal activities.
Gurgaon: Monitoring centre to keep tab on all social media posts
February 13, 2024 7:55 am
According to Sidhant Jain, deputy commissioner of police (South and Cyber), the centre has been set up to monitor all the content posted on social media platforms which could spread discord in the society.
Running cybercrime racket from DLF Cybercity homes, how 5 men duped victims of crores
September 27, 2023 7:40 am
The accused are Vivek Kumar Singh (33), a UPSC aspirant and BTech graduate, and his friends Manish Kumar (23), Suhel Akram (32), Gaurav Sharma (23), and Balram (32).
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