Last Updated: September 11, 2024, 20:43 ISTBachchan said there has been an increase in the number of cybercrimes which is a matter of concern for India as well as the world. File picBachchan announced his decision to join the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C)’s campaign on Wednesday, urging citizens to stay alert and mindful of their vulnerabilities. The actor said he had joined the exercise at the request of home minister Amit ShahScreen legend Amitabh Bachchan has put his weight behind the government’s anti-cybercrime efforts and has joined the union home ministry’s campaign to thwart online fraud in India.Bachchan made the announcement of his decision to join the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C)’s campaign on Wednesday, urging citizens to stay alert and mindful of their vulnerabilities.Bachchan said he had joined the exercise at the request of home minister Amit Shah.Shah later thanked the actor and said, “Pursuing Modi Ji’s vision, the Ministry of Home Affairs is resolved to creating a safe cyberspace in the nation. The I4C has taken several steps in this direction. I thank Shri @SrBachchan Ji for joining this campaign. Amitabh Bachchan Ji’s active involvement will further accelerate our mission to build a Cyber-Secure Bharat.”Shah had on Tuesday while addressing the I4C’s first foundation day event said that cybersecurity was key to national security.The I4C initiative was approved in October 2018 to address various forms of cybercrime in a comprehensive and coordinated manner.The government has since undertaken several measures to increase awareness, prevent cybercrime, and enhance law enforcement capacity by issuing cyber alerts, training officials, and improving cyber forensic facilities.News DeskThe News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live upd…Read More
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