Jammu, Feb 11: Commissioner Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, Dr. Shahid Iqbal Chowdhary, termed the ₹54,000 crore lost to cyber fraud in India as “digital dacoity,” echoing recent Supreme Court observations.
Speaking at a conference organized by the IT Department on Safer Internet Day, Dr. Chowdhary highlighted the growing threat of cyber fraud, with criminals exploiting digital platforms and advanced technologies, including AI, to target citizens. He noted that nearly ₹20,000 crore was lost to online scams across the country last year, affecting families, students, and elderly citizens.
Citing a recent Jammu case, he said the Cyber Crime unit prevented a person from losing ₹40 lakh after fraudsters falsely claimed the victim was under “digital arrest.” He warned that AI tools are now being used to clone voices and create convincing fake audio and video messages, making scams harder to detect.
Dr. Chowdhary emphasized that while over a thousand government services are now available online in J&K, citizens must remain vigilant. He advised never sharing OTPs, PINs, passwords, or Aadhaar details, and to verify suspicious communications through official channels.
He lauded the IT Department, NIC teams, and Cyber Crime officials for strengthening digital infrastructure and called for collective responsibility to ensure a safer online environment.
Jammu, Feb 11: Commissioner Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, Dr. Shahid Iqbal Chowdhary, termed the ₹54,000 crore lost to cyber fraud in India as “digital dacoity,” echoing recent Supreme Court observations.
Speaking at a conference organized by the IT Department on Safer Internet Day, Dr. Chowdhary highlighted the growing threat of cyber fraud, with criminals exploiting digital platforms and advanced technologies, including AI, to target citizens. He noted that nearly ₹20,000 crore was lost to online scams across the country last year, affecting families, students, and elderly citizens.
Citing a recent Jammu case, he said the Cyber Crime unit prevented a person from losing ₹40 lakh after fraudsters falsely claimed the victim was under “digital arrest.” He warned that AI tools are now being used to clone voices and create convincing fake audio and video messages, making scams harder to detect.
Dr. Chowdhary emphasized that while over a thousand government services are now available online in J&K, citizens must remain vigilant. He advised never sharing OTPs, PINs, passwords, or Aadhaar details, and to verify suspicious communications through official channels.
He lauded the IT Department, NIC teams, and Cyber Crime officials for strengthening digital infrastructure and called for collective responsibility to ensure a safer online environment.
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