The Ministry of Defence has issued a stern warning against a fake WhatsApp channel, “Defence Pro,” falsely claiming affiliation with the Indian Army. The channel, potentially run by malicious elements, spreads misinformation and collects users’ personal data.
Indian authorities are taking a strong stance against cybercrime, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for vigilance against “digital arrests.”
A statement by MHA said the proceeds of such crimes are immediately layered into another account as soon as the crime proceeds are received
The state has seen a steep 148% rise in cybercrimes, with cases reported through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP) surging from 9,619 in 2022 to 23,748 in 2023.
The Union Home Ministry has issued a high-alert warning against illegal payment gateways established by international cybercriminal gangs using mule bank accounts to facilitate large-scale money laundering.
Recently, a formal letter was issued to the Superintendent of Police at Mahatma Gandhi Police Station, Jankipuram, Lucknow, highlighting a serious breach involving sensitive personal data on the Uttar Pradesh Government’s Manav Sampada Portal.
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