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India.com
6 days ago
- Business
- India.com
Real-Time Dark Web, Open Intelligence Key To Indian Cybersecurity: Expert
Cybersecurity threats are taking a toll on the Indian economy. According to a projection made by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Indians may lose over Rs 1.2 lakh crore over the next year due to cyber frauds. According to the government data, Indians lost Rs 22,845.73 crore to cyber criminals in 2024, a 206% surge from the Rs 7,465.18 crore in 2023. Notably, not only individuals but even corporate firms fall prey to cybercrime. Experts are of the opinion that besides growing awareness, adoption of real-time tools can help minimise this loss. With cyber threats in India becoming more sophisticated and frequent, real-time data and AI-integration can prove game-changing. Indian cybersecurity professionals need to tap into real-time threat data – including underground chatter, CVE alerts, and threat actor profiling – using conversational AI interfaces, eliminating the need for complex manual queries, feel experts. "Real-time data is the frontline defence in cybersecurity—it enables instant detection, rapid response, and proactive threat prevention before damage is done," said Nandakishore Harikumar, Founder, Falcon Feeds, global threat intelligence platform. Notably, Falcon Feeds has rolled out its new MCP (Model Context Protocol) Server in India that enables enterprises and government agencies to access actionable threat intelligence through simple natural language interactions. Experts feel that there is a need to aggregate intelligence from dark web, deep web, and open web sources to counter cyberthreats. "AI is becoming the co-pilot we never knew we needed. Organisations are finding practical ways to weave AI into their day-to-day operations. We're seeing development teams cut down iteration times, design processes become more collaborative, and products genuinely adapt to user needs. The real opportunity is viewing AI as a productivity multiplier, not a replacement," said Nandhu S, Product Engineer, Falcon Feeds. India faced significant cybersecurity challenges in 2024. This alarming figure highlights the growing sophistication and frequency of cyberattacks targeting individuals, businesses, and government systems. As digital dependence deepens across sectors, threats like phishing, ransomware, data breaches, and financial fraud have become more prevalent. The scale of these attacks underscores the urgent need for stronger cybersecurity measures, public awareness, and capacity-building. Promoting digital literacy, adopting robust security protocols, and encouraging timely reporting of incidents are essential steps toward building a safer cyber ecosystem in India.
New Indian Express
20-07-2025
- New Indian Express
Cyber frauds from Southeast Asia cost Indians Rs 1,500 crore monthly: Government data
NEW DELHI: A data compiled by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), has revealed that a majority of cyber frauds targeting Indian citizens are being operated from Southeast Asian countries such as Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand. These frauds are primarily linked to organised networks allegedly managed by Chinese operators and have cost people in India up to ₹1,500 crore per month, sources said on Sunday. According to I4C data for the first half of 2025 (January to June), India has suffered online financial losses amounting to approximately ₹8,500 crore. Alarmingly, more than half of these losses are tied to cybercrime operations based in Southeast Asian nations. On average, the data revealed that monthly cyber fraud-related losses to Indians in 2025 range between ₹1,300 crore and ₹1,500 crore. However, the data for 2025 marks a noticeable decline compared to 2024, when the monthly average stood at around ₹2,200 crore. Sources said this decline is attributed to improved surveillance, international cooperation, and public awareness campaigns by the I4C.
New Indian Express
20-07-2025
- New Indian Express
Cyber frauds from Southeast Asia cost Indians Rs 1,500 crore monthly: I4C report
NEW DELHI: A data compiled by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), has revealed that a majority of cyber frauds targeting Indian citizens are being operated from Southeast Asian countries such as Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand. These frauds are primarily linked to organised networks allegedly managed by Chinese operators and have cost people in India up to ₹1,500 crore per month, sources said on Sunday. According to I4C data for the first half of 2025 (January to June), India has suffered online financial losses amounting to approximately ₹8,500 crore. Alarmingly, more than half of these losses are tied to cybercrime operations based in Southeast Asian nations. On average, the data revealed that monthly cyber fraud-related losses to Indians in 2025 range between ₹1,300 crore and ₹1,500 crore. However, the data for 2025 marks a noticeable decline compared to 2024, when the monthly average stood at around ₹2,200 crore. Sources said this decline is attributed to improved surveillance, international cooperation, and public awareness campaigns by the I4C.
News18
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Special Ops 2.0 Team Kay Kay Menon, Parmeet Sethi Meet I4C Officials, Visit Rashtrapati Bhavan
Last Updated: The cast and director of Special Ops 2 visited the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre in Delhi, discussing cyber threats. They also visited Rashtrapati Bhavan. In anticipation of the release of Special Ops 2 on July 18, the cast and director made an insightful visit to the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) in Delhi. This visit included actors Kay Kay Menon, Parmeet Sethi, and director Shivam Nair, who engaged in discussions about cyber crime with top officials. Kay Kay Menon, Parmeet Sethi meet I4C officials Kay Kay Menon, reprising his role as Himmat Singh, reflected on the experience, describing the visit as eye-opening and emphasising the crucial role of cyber experts in safeguarding India's digital sovereignty. Standing in the war room. He said, 'Our visit to I4C, MHA was eye-opening, where cyber experts shared real threats our nation faces, adding a whole new gravity to our work as actors. Standing in the war room, watching live data feeds and real-time threat interception, gave me deep respect for the officers safeguarding India's digital sovereignty. They're our real soldiers and this is the spirit of unseen heroes that Special Ops celebrates." Parmeet Sethi, who plays Naresh Chaddha, shared his honour in visiting I4C, where he interacted with senior cybersecurity officials. He added, 'I had the unique honour of visiting the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) under MHA, where I not only interacted with but also learned from the real heroes—India's senior-most cybersecurity officials who work relentlessly to protect our digital frontiers. Moderating an insightful session alongside the cast and hearing firsthand the experiences of those who tackle cyber threats daily was both humbling and inspiring. Their stories—real, raw, and deeply impactful—gave us a new perspective on the challenges they face and the responsibility they carry." Director Shivam Nair discussed the intent behind 'Special Ops 2," stating, 'With Special Ops 2, our goal has always been to craft a narrative that feels real, immediate, and rooted in the world we live in today. From reading and researching, to writing and shooting a season rooted in cyber intelligence—and now, meeting the real heroes behind it—it truly feels like a full-circle moment. It was an honour to meet and understand the work of I4C in such depth." A spokesperson for I4C said, 'Shows like Special Ops play a crucial role in creating public awareness. By blending entertainment with realism, they spark conversations that matter. Meeting Kay Kay Menon, Parmeet Sethi and director Shivam Nair was a privilege. Their curiosity, humility, and respect for the work MHA is doing made the session truly impactful. Government officials often work behind closed doors, so it's heartening to see JioHotstar and Friday Storytellers bring these issues to the forefront and represent them with such integrity." Special Ops team visit Rashtrapati Bhavan The team of the upcoming streaming series, Special Ops 2, including Kay Kay Menon, Parmeet Sethi, Karan Tacker and director Shivam Nair visited the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday. They witnessed the Change of Guard ceremony, a striking display of ceremonial precision and tradition. Kay Kay Menon said, 'As someone who plays a character deeply involved in the system, it was surreal to be present at one of the most important places in India. The ceremony, the energy, the space — it was an experience unlike any & it all felt very real and aligned with the world of 'Special Ops 2'". For Karan Tacker, who plays the field agent Farooq Ali, Delhi has always been a very special location. He shot his younger portions for 'Special Ops' for the first time. He said, 'Returning here for this extremely prestigious ceremony was an absolutely surreal experience. The grandeur, discipline, and sheer energy of the moment gave us all goosebumps". Director Shivam Nair shared, ' Rashtrapati Bhavan is one of the most iconic symbols of our democracy — where protocol, purpose, and power converge. Witnessing the Change of Guard ceremony was a humbling experience. It served as a reminder of the discipline, order, and tradition that quietly uphold the functioning of our country. As storytellers, such moments offer deep reflection and inspiration". Special Ops 2 is set to stream on JioHotstar from July 18, 2025. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Time of India
'Operation Codebreak': Agra Police launches crackdown on cybercrime; 4 arrested
AGRA: Four people have been arrested and cases filed against 910 others across at least three police stations in Agra under Operation Codebreak—a fresh initiative by the city police to tackle the growing threat of cybercrime. Police said Operation Codebreak is aimed at identifying, disrupting, and dismantling cybercriminal networks involved in OTP frauds, UPI scams, phishing attacks, and mule account operations. The crackdown is being driven by advanced analytics and digital investigation tools through the Pratibimb Portal, which enables deep IP tracing, digital footprint mapping, and account link analysis. These capabilities have helped law enforcement register FIRs under the Information Technology Act and BNS across multiple locations. The Pratibimb Portal, developed by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs, is a GIS-based (Geographic Information System) platform that monitors cybercriminal activities and their infrastructure across the country. It identifies cybercrime hotspots and offers real-time intelligence to help agencies investigate and dismantle criminal networks. Key elements of the drive include online Cyber JanSunwai at police stations using Kanban methodology, directly connecting complainants to the Cyber Cell for faster account freezing and fraud resolution, particularly in cases of digital arrests and financial scams. Police are also working closely with banks, telecom firms and inter-agency cyber units for swift preventive action and fund recovery. Multiple arrests have already been made in identified high-risk zones. DCP City (Agra) Sonam Kumar said, 'Cybercrime is an evolving threat. Our aim through Operation Codebreak is to stay one step ahead with technology-led policing and a citizen-centric response.'
