Curbing Cyber Frauds in Digital India
India ‘s cyberspace is busier than ever , with billions of transactions and interactions taking place every day . More than 86 percent of households are now connected to the internet , reflecting significant progress under the Digital India initiative . The expanding digital landscape has enabled citizens to access digital services at their fingertips . At the same time , it has also increased the potential for cyber fraud attacks , making cybersecurity a national priority . Cyber fraud refers to deceptive activities carried out through digital platforms such as unauthorized access , data theft or online scams , often aimed at causing financial loss to victims . This increase in cybersecurity incidents from 10.29 lakh in 2022 to 22.68 lakh in 2024 reflects the growing scale and complexity of digital threats in India . Furthermore , the financial toll is becoming more pronounced , with cyber frauds reported on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal ( NCRP ) at ₹ 36.45 lakh as of February 28 , 2025. While these numbers point to growing challenges , they also highlight significant progress in information gathering and reporting mechanisms in the country . Detecting cyber fraud patterns The evolving landscape of cyber fraud reveals that fraud is not limited to a single method , but takes diverse forms , often
