Digital Data Collection Will Curb Cybercrime in India

• A three-day seminar is being organized at UPSIFS under the guidance of CM Yogi to curb cybercrime.
• Experts at the seminar discussed illegal activities on the Dark Web and the unregulated use of cryptocurrency.
• Cyber experts emphasized the need for hi-tech technology to fight cybercrime.
• Experts said that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will play a crucial role in curbing cybercrimes in the future.

Lucknow, Aug 2025 : The Yogi government is continuously training Uttar Pradesh Police officials with advanced technologies to curb cybercrime. Under the guidance of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Uttar Pradesh Institute of Forensic Sciences is hosting a three-day seminar on cybercrime prevention. On the second day of the seminar, cyber experts deliberated on ways to tackle cybercrime. Discussions were held on illegal activities carried out through the Dark Web and the unregulated use of cryptocurrency, which criminals are using to trap and exploit people.

Hi-Tech Technology Can Help Control Dark Web Crimes

During the seminar, experts discussed cybercrime, cryptocurrency, and emerging technological threats. The seminar was moderated by Colonel Nitish Bhatnagar. Experts highlighted how cryptocurrency, once seen as a technological innovation, has now become a major tool for illegal activities on the Dark Web.

Panelist Aamir expressed concern over crimes committed through the Dark Web. He explained that it is not only used to sell hacked data but also to carry out heinous crimes such as human trafficking and drug trafficking. He further said that India’s new Digital Data Protection Law will play an important role in controlling these crimes.

Panelist Vishnu Narayan Sharma pointed out that tracing crimes on the Dark Web is extremely difficult since it is fully anonymous and decentralized. However, with the help of hi-tech technology, identifying criminals is still possible.

Global Cooperation Is Essential to Completely Stop Cybercrime: DIG Pawan Kumar

Pawan Kumar, DIG of the Cyber Cell, stated that law enforcement agencies in India are not yet able to effectively counter cybercrime. He said that nearly 90% of cybercrime has now shifted to crypto platforms, and the Yogi government is taking continuous measures to tackle this issue.

Experts also discussed the role of new technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing. They agreed that AI will prove to be a powerful tool in preventing cybercrime in the future. Additionally, they emphasized the need for international cooperation to control global cyber threats.

Crimes Being Committed Through the Dark Web

The Dark Web is a hidden part of the internet, inaccessible to normal search engines and only reachable through special tools like the Tor browser. It is a hub for countless illegal activities such as:

• Drug Trafficking: Illegal sale of drugs and narcotics.
• Kidnapping & Human Trafficking: Facilitating human trafficking and illegal trade.
• Data Theft: Stolen personal data being sold online.
• Hitman Services: Conspiracies for murder and violence-for-hire activities.

Cryptocurrency and Rising Cybercrime

Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum have given a new dimension to global financial markets. While they offer many advantages, they also come with serious risks:

• Fraud & Scams: Unauthorized crypto exchanges and pump-and-dump schemes deceive investors.
• Anonymous Transactions: The anonymous nature of cryptocurrency enables financial fraud, money laundering, and terrorist funding.
• Cyberattacks: Hacking of crypto wallets and exchanges has led to massive theft of funds.

How to Tackle These Threats

• Encryption & Secure Communication: Protecting data through encryption and secure messaging to prevent exploitation.
• Multi-Factor Authentication: Enhancing security for crypto wallets and exchanges.
• Strict Legal Oversight: Strong monitoring and law enforcement against Dark Web crimes.
• Crypto Tracking Tools: Using specialized tools and software to trace cryptocurrency transactions.
• Public Awareness Campaigns: Educating citizens about the risks of cryptocurrency misuse and dangers of the Dark Web.
• Cybersecurity Training: Teaching individuals and businesses best practices for online safety.