Centre shuts 379 illegal loan websites, 91 phishing sites
By
Biju Kumar
As the government intensifies its fight against cybersecurity scams, the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) shut down 379 websites hosting illegal loan applications between October 2023 and March 2024, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday.
In addition, I4C, operating under the Home Ministry, has removed 91 phishing or fake websites with the assistance of various stakeholders, minister of state for home affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar stated in response to a query.