Topic: Challenges to internal security through communication networks.
Q6. “Technology has become both a shield and a sword in India’s battle against cybercrime”. Examine this statement in the context of the recent ‘digital arrest’ scams. (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: TH
Why the question
The Supreme Court has highlighted the surge of ‘digital arrest’ scams, showing how advanced technologies like AI and deepfakes are both enabling and combating cybercrime in India.Key demand of the question
It asks to examine how technology acts as both a facilitator and a deterrent in cybercrime control, using ‘digital arrest’ scams as a case study, and to suggest practical steps to strengthen India’s cyber resilience.Structure of the Answer:
Introduction:Briefly link India’s rapid digitalisation with rising cyber threats, noting how technology has become a double-edged tool in this domain.
Body:
- Explain how technology serves as both shield and sword in fighting cybercrime.
- Examine the working, scale, and institutional challenges of digital arrest scams.
- Suggest way forward including legal, institutional, and citizen-level measures for prevention and coordination.
Conclusion:
End with a forward-looking statement on making India’s digital growth safe, inclusive, and resilient.
