Issue: How can government and law enforcement agencies force companies to give away their encrypted data. Context: An iPhone used by Abu Dujana, said to be among the Lashkar-e-Taiba’s commanders in Kashmir, which fell into the hands of security forces, could be a valuable source of information for the National Investigation Agency (NIA). Agency is …
Budapest Convention on Cybercrime The Convention on Cybercrime, also known as the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime or the Budapest Convention, is the first (and only) international treaty on crimes committed via the Internet and other computer networks, dealing particularly with infringements of copyright, computer-related fraud, child pornography, hate crimes, and violations of network security. It …
Facts: In 2016, 32.14 lakh debit cards were compromised in the cyber-attacks. More than 700 websites of several central and state government departments have been hacked in past four years. According to recently published Internet Security Threat Report, India emerged as third most vulnerable country in terms of risk of cyber threats, such as malware, …
The MoU has been signed for the continuation to the cooperation in cyber security areas between both countries on the basis of equality, reciprocity and mutual benefit. It intends to promote closer co-operation and the exchange of information pertaining to the Cyber Security in accordance with the relevant laws, rules and regulations of each economy. …
Do you think the Information Technology Act 2000 is well positioned to address the threats of cyberwarfare and other threats emanating from the cyberspace? Critically examine. (200 Words) The Information Technology Act, 2000 was originally passed to facilitate the ecommerce transactions. However, it has been amended from time to time tackle the various threats that …
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Facts/Keywords: 70 % increase in cases of cybercrimes in 2014 compared with 2013. Radicalization of Indian Youth Govt. plans to setup Rs400 cr. “Indian Cyber Coordination centre” a cyber-crime control hub. –> will check cyber-crime especially child porno and online abuse. Crimes relate to cyber world is multi-layered, multi-locational, multi-lingual, multi-cultural and multi-legal –> difficult …
Facts: The data shows that in the last four years, the number of social media URLs blocked on the recommendation of the government committee under Section 69A of the IT Act were 10 in 2014, 587 in 2015, 964 in 2016 and 1,329 till November 2017. Additionally, 432 URLs were blocked through court orders in …