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From WhatsApp to GoDaddy: How India is trying to stop cybercrime before it happens
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From WhatsApp to GoDaddy: How India is trying to stop cybercrime before it happens

An elderly Indian man fell victim to a sophisticated scam where fraudsters posing as police officers tricked him into transferring over 500,000 rupees. This incident highlights a growing trend of digital arrest scams in India, which saw a threefold increase in reported cases and a surge in financial losses between 2022 and 2024. In response, the Indian government has taken proactive steps by restricting certain apps, tightening regulations on communication platforms, and imposing stricter requirements on domain registrars and hosting services. Experts note that modern cybercrime exploits multiple layers of the digital ecosystem, making prevention efforts more complex. While some advocate for stronger government intervention, others caution against granting excessive control over digital infrastructure.

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From WhatsApp to GoDaddy: How India is trying to stop cybercrime before it happens

An elderly Indian man fell victim to a sophisticated scam where fraudsters posing as police officers tricked him into transferring over 500,000 rupees. This incident highlights a growing trend of digital arrest scams in India, which saw a threefold increase in reported cases and a surge in financial losses between 2022 and 2024. In response, the Indian government has taken proactive steps by restricting certain apps, tightening regulations on communication platforms, and imposing stricter requirements on domain registrars and hosting services. Experts note that modern cybercrime exploits multiple layers of the digital ecosystem, making prevention efforts more complex. While some advocate for stronger government intervention, others caution against granting excessive control over digital infrastructure.

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