Steep Hike In Cybercrime, Over 93,000 Cases Surfaced In 2017-19: Govt
Union Home ministry on February 3 stated that over 93,000 cybercrime cases were recorded during 2017-19. Disclosing the NCRB data, Minister GK Reddy cited the cybercrime records surged in correlation with the increased internet usage. However, he added sexual exploitation, piracy, hate, fraud, revenge, and stealing information were the main motives. Notably, a senior NCRB official suggested that the rise is due to increased dependence on online mediums.