Chhattisgarh
Cyber Frauds in Chhattisgarh
- 05 Mar 2025
- 3 min read
Why in News?
Chhattisgarh has reported cybercrime cases totaling Rs 168 crore, with a recovery of Rs 5.2 crore.
Key Points
- Cyber Fraud: It is a kind of cybercrime that aims to steal money (or other valuable assets) from an entity. It involves using online solutions (internet based) to commit fraud.
- Types of Cyber Fraud:
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Cyber Fraud |
Description |
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Phishing |
Phishing involves emails that appear to be from trusted sources, tricking users into clicking links that lead to fake websites and attackers gain sensitive details e.g., credit card numbers. |
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Malware |
Malware is used to steal personal information that allows cyber criminals to gain control of a victim's computer. |
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Ransomware |
Ransomware encrypts a victim's files and demands payment for decryption. E.g., WannaCry attack in 2016 |
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Cyberbullying |
Cyberbullying includes any threat to a person’s safety, coercion to say or do anything. |
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Cyber Spying |
Cyber Spying targets a public or private entity’s network to gain access to classified data, private information, or intellectual property. |
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Business Email Compromise (BEC) |
Scammers hack legitimate email accounts to impersonate suppliers, employees, or tax office members, considered a white-collar crime. |
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Dating Hoodwinks |
Hackers use dating websites, chat rooms, and online dating apps to pose as potential partners and gain access to personal data. |
- Cyber Cell in each District: All five divisions in Chhattisgarh now have one cyber cell in each district and the police stations were upgraded to handle such cases.
- All district police stations are being upgraded to cyber police stations, with expert manpower being trained at national centers.
- Investment: The state government has invested Rs 2.77 crore in constructing a cyber building, equipped with state-of-the-art devices, including a unified forensic device, mobile forensic kits, and disk storage systems.
- These technological advancements are part of the ongoing efforts to combat cybercrime and fraud in the state.
- Increase in Cyber Fraud: Cybercrime has been increasing globally, with digital transactions surpassing Rs 20 lakh crore last year. As digital transactions grow, incidents of cyber fraud have also surged.
