Mumbai, April 7: India's first batch of cyber commandos, trained under a pioneering programme by IIT Kanpur's C3iHub and the Ministry of Home Affairs' Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), is now ready to tackle the growing threat of digital crime.

Rajesh Kumar, CEO of I4C, emphasised that the speed at which cybercrime evolves requires a specialised, strategic response. As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated, traditional policing often lacks the tools and expertise to keep up. The cyber commandos are trained to address these gaps, providing a critical boost to India슬롯사이트s digital defense.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천According to IIT Kanpur Director Prof Manindra Agrawal, the programme is not just about skill development but also about instilling a sense of mission to protect India슬롯사이트s digital assets.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천Digital Arrest: Government슬롯사이트s Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre Blocks 3,962 Skype IDs and 83,668 WhatsApp Accounts To Combat Cyber Scams in India.

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The training, which aimed at creating a specialised force to dismantle cybercrime networks, included practical sessions, field visits to top institutions, and international certifications from the EC-Council. These elite officers are now equipped to respond to a wide range of cybercrimes, from phishing and ransomware attacks to cryptocurrency fraud and deepfakes.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천Online Fraud in Mumbai: Retired BMC Doctor Loses INR 16 Lakh After Opening Phishing Link Sent by Scammer While Searching for Contact Details of Civic Body's Pest Control.

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