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Patna (Bihar) [India], October 9: India today finds itself at a defining moment in its digital journey. With more than 850 million internet users, the country is not only among the most connected nations in the world but also one of the most vulnerable. From farmers checking mandi prices through apps, to homemakers navigating e-commerce platforms, to students in online classrooms, and professionals using UPI for instant payments--technology has seeped into the daily fabric of life.

Yet, alongside empowerment, a shadow looms. Cybercrime complaints have more than doubled since 2020, coinciding with the pandemic-induced surge in online dependence. Rural India--where internet usage grew by 45 percent in just a few years--is increasingly in the crosshairs of cybercriminals.

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