Source: Hindustan Times
Context: The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has been upgraded to an “attached office” of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
- This change provides I4C with greater operational independence and resources to address cybercrime.
About The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C):
- The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) was initially established as a scheme under the Ministry of Home Affairs’ Cyber and Information Security (C&IS) division in 2018.
- Its objective is to act as a central point to curb cybercrime, serve as an early warning system for cybercrime prevention and detection, and facilitate easy complaint filing.
- I4C operates through various verticals, including the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal, the National Cybercrime Threat Analytics Unit, and the National Cybercrime Research & Innovation Centre.
