Meta says “protecting children is priority” after agreeing to report child safety matters to I4C portal

September 15, 2026 4:57 PM

Meta says “protecting children is priority” after agreeing to report child safety matters to I4C portal

Tech giant Meta will now report child safety-related matters directly to the cybercrime portal managed by the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), a Meta spokesperson said on Tuesday, as the company reiterated its commitment to tackling online child exploitation and related crimes. “Protecting children on our platforms is a priority for us, and we’re committed to working with the government to ensure that the perpetrators of these crimes are held responsible,” the Meta spokesperso...

Govt warns of WhatsApp ‘boss scam’ targeting corporates, finance professionals

August 7, 2026 4:07 PM

Govt warns of WhatsApp ‘boss scam’ targeting corporates, finance professionals

The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has issued an advisory warning corporates, finance professionals and businesspersons against a sophisticated cyber fraud campaign involving the takeover of WhatsApp accounts through malicious files disguised as account statements and regulatory communications. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, I4C has observed a sharp rise in complaints on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP) related to Wh...

FIU-India, I4C sign landmark MoU to strengthen fight against cyber fraud and financial crimes

April 9, 2026 6:48 PM

FIU-India, I4C sign landmark MoU to strengthen fight against cyber fraud and financial crimes

In a major step to combat rising cyber fraud and financial crimes, the Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) and the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) on Thursday signed a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance coordination and intelligence sharing. The agreement was signed by Amit Mohan Govil, Director of FIU-IND, and Rajesh Kumar, Chief Executive Officer of I4C, marking a significant milestone in strengthening collaboration between the two key agencies at ...

Home Secretary Govind Mohan inaugurates national dialogue on online crimes against women and children

March 13, 2026 5:00 PM

Home Secretary Govind Mohan inaugurates national dialogue on online crimes against women and children

Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan on Friday inaugurated the National Dialogue on Online Crimes Against Women and Children (OCWC) in New Delhi, stressing the need for stronger coordination and institutional capacity to tackle cyber offences targeting vulnerable groups. The event was organised by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs and brought together stakeholders from government, law enforcement agencies, digital platforms, academia and civil soci...

Country’s progress is impossible without cybersecurity: Home Minister Amit Shah

September 16, 2024 3:26 PM

Country’s progress is impossible without cybersecurity: Home Minister Amit Shah

Terming cybersecurity an integral part of national security, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that the country's progress is not possible without ensuring cybersecurity. Addressing at the 1st Foundation Day celebration of the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), the Union Home Minister in Delhi said that cybercrime has no boundary, hence all stakeholders should come together to deal with this menace. "Without cybersecurity, the development of the nation is impossible at th...