According to Sources, In response to an increase in online fraud cases, Devendra Fadnavis, the deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, declared on Monday that the government will establish a cyber intelligence agency.
In response to a query from the Maharashtra Legislative Council, the Deputy Chief Minister claimed that cybercrimes have increased, particularly following the coronavirus epidemic as many people choose to conduct financial transactions online.
We keep an eye on websites and social media, but a cyber intelligence team is essential given the surge in online fraud. He added that, to comfort you, the administration would establish a cyber intelligence division “Devendra Fadnavis, who is in charge of the Home division as well.
Apps due to which Cybercrimes Increased :
The Deputy Chief Minister continued by using Chinese loan applications, some of which are operated out of Nepal, as an example of how cybercriminals frequently work from different areas and countries. “The phone centres for these Chinese lending apps are primarily headquartered in Nepal. The state police has informed the Nepali authorities”.
The Maharashtra cyber section has created a “Cyber Watch” department. He Further added the cyber section would be strengthened through our efforts, “He said, mentioning that technology would be outsourced and that staff would be trained”.
It’s interesting to know that 18% of cybercrimes in India, as per Satej Patil, a former Home minister for Maharashtra, take place in that state. Patil stated, The Inspector General of Police of Cyber Crime, the top law enforcement officer in charge of the state’s cyber branch, is a “side-posting”.
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