The relentless growth of cybercrime remains a real and significant threat to our collective security. We have also seen a marked shift in cyber-facilitated activities relating to trafficking in human beings, terrorism and other threats. In response law enforcement authorities have increased their skill-sets and their capability to work together in platforms but the growing misuse of legitimate anonymity and encryption services for illegal purposes remain a serious impediment to the detection, investigation and prosecution of criminals. Now, keeping in view the safety and security, a 24x7 helpline will be launched in Kolkata.
FACTS
India's very first information security helpline is set to begin in Kolkata. The 24X7 number will help to report incidents of cyber crime.
The organization will hold an international summit on November 3 in Kolkata and plan to launch the helpline number on that day.
Kolkata Police has undertaken this initiative with the help of INFOSEC FOUNDATION, a Non profit platform dedicated to cyber security.
Infosec is working with the Kolkata Police to form a team of volunteers, called 'Cyber Army'.
This summit will be east India's biggest ever summit, since organizations like IBM, Fire eye, Check Point will be participating.
WHY KOLKATA
If you thought the state tops the charts only in crimes against women, brace for more shock. West Bengal - Kolkata in particular - has shown the biggest jump nationwide in cyber-crime cases, according to the National Crime Records Data for 2012.
While such cases have increased by a whopping 355.8 % in the state, the Kolkata figures can scare anyone.
It shows a 1033.3 % jump in 2012 compared to 2011.
The figures are also indicative of a rising trend among cops to register
Some of the trending crimes are
- Crime-as-a-Service.
- Ransomware.
- The criminal use of data
- Payment fraud
- Online child sexual abuse
- Abuse of the Darknet
- Virtual currencies
Why people commit cyber crime?
Committing crimes online allows someone to hide their identity and location, which in some cases is thousands of miles away.
People who commit cyber crimes are often well organized and believable online.
Many cyber crimes are committed by offenders who may be thousands of miles away, which makes it difficult for police and other law enforcement agencies to bring them to justice.
CONCLUSION
It might be unpleasant to hear, but most cyber-criminals will have much more experience than any average person when it comes to digital crime.
The best IT security systems can provide you with the features and support that they need to effectively fight against even the most determined criminal.
The volunteers will guide the persons looking for cyber solutions.
Although fraud comes in many forms, one can protect himself by using some simple steps and by staying alert while dealing online. Protect yourself from fraud and cyber crime.
