India, Dec. 22 -- Cyber fraud has emerged as one of India's fastest-growing threats, affecting citizens across age groups and regions. For many, the experience is sudden, silent, and financially devastating.Consider the case of Abdul Hassan (name changed), a 62-year-old retired schoolteacher from Bokaro Steel City. A message claiming a courier delay prompted him to call a "customer care" number. Minutes later-after clicking a link, entering bank details, and sharing an OTP - INR85,000 of his pension savings disappeared. His story mirrors thousands of similar incidents across India's expanding digital landscape.

A cybercrime wave in a digitally connected India

India's digital footprint is vast and growing. Over 86 per cent of households ...