Cybercrime Figures

Action against terror modules and cybercrime top issues that figured prominently at the conference of police chiefs on Saturday, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Apple ramped up its criticism of EU draft rules that would force it to allow users to install software from outside its App Store, saying that would boost the risk of cybercriminals and malware.

Cybercrime cases in the country registered under the IT Act surged nearly 300 per cent between 2011 and 2014, according to a study, which cautioned that cyberattacks around the world are occurring at a greater frequency and intensity.

The number of cybercrimes in India may touch a staggering figure of 3 lakh this year, the study said.

Action against terror modules and cybercrime top issues that figured prominently at the conference of police chiefs on Saturday, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Apple ramped up its criticism of EU draft rules that would force it to allow users to install software from outside its App Store, saying that would boost the risk of cybercriminals and malware.

Cybercrime cases in the country registered under the IT Act surged nearly 300 per cent between 2011 and 2014, according to a study, which cautioned that cyberattacks around the world are occurring at a greater frequency and intensity.

The number of cybercrimes in India may touch a staggering figure of 3 lakh this year, the study said.