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Jul 20, 2026

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Employment news coverage focuses on cyber threats and career highlights in cybersecurity. It explains how digital arrest scams operate, provides actionable steps for victims, and describes malware and botnets and the Cyber Swachhta Kendra initiative to improve cyber cleanliness. The issue also highlights demand for cybersecurity professionals, key skills such as cloud security and SIEM tools, and guidance for entering the field.

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# Employment News Login to https://eneversion.nic.in/to subscribe @530 per annum (with complimentary e-version) 12.00 # Cyber Swachhta'Abhiyaan:Combating the Surge in Cyber Fraud Sujeet Yadav yber frauds have regrettably becomethe norm in India,with the NationalCybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP)complaints in the first quarter of 2024alone.A staggering 46%of thesecomplaints pertain to various scams,including trading,investment,andromance-related schemes. Victimscollectively lost around Rs.1,776 crore,highlighting the pressing need for action. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modirecently cautioned the citizens about therising threat of digital arrest scams duringhis "Mann ki Baat"address.In a disturbingtrend,Indians lost Rs.120.3 crore todigital arrest frauds in the first quarter of2024.Digital arrest scams typically involvefraudsters impersonating law enforcementofficials,falsely claiming that victims areunder investigation or involved in illegalactivities.These scammers then pressureindividuals into transferring money toavoid arrest or legal consequences,exploiting fear and urgency to perpetratetheir schemes. their systems to prevent further infections.perform malicious tasks,such as threaten individuals over the phone ordemand money.The steps are:Stop-remain calm and don't panic;Think-recognise that no government agencyoperates this way;and Act-reportincidents to the national cyber helpline at1930 or through cybercrime.gov.in. launching attacks or distributing spam.Malware,short for malicious software,includes viruses,worms,and trojansdesigned to damage or gain unauthorisedaccess to systems.Both botnets andmalware pose significant threats tocompromising sensitive data,disruptingservices,and leading to financial losses.By providing users with tools andinformation to secure their devices,theCyber Swachhta Kendra aims to create asafer digital environment for all. Operating under the Indian ComputerEmergency Respionse Team(CERT-In),itProviders and antivirus companies,aligning with the National Cyber SecurityPolicy. The Government of India is reinforcingcyber cleanliness through the CyberSwachhta Kendra(Botnet Cleaning andMalware Analysis Centre),part of theDigital India initiative.This centre aims tosecure cyberspace by identifying andcombating botnet infections,therebynotifying users and helping them clean ## Understanding Botnets andMalwares Botnets and malware are critical threatsin the digital landscape,often working intandem to exploit vulnerabilities and carryout cybercrimes. Botnets are networks of compromisedcomputers controlled by cybercriminals to Continued on page 3 The Prime Minister outlined a three-stepstrategy to combat digital arrest scams,stressing that legitimate agencies do not JOB HIGHLIGHTSBRO Border Roads Organisation invites applications for various posts Page:18 EIL Engineers India Limited invites applications for various posts Last date:02.12.2024 Page:8 OPTCL Odisha Powe

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