Telegram evolved into ‘new dark web’: Centre
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Why in news
The Union Government argued before the Delhi High Court that Telegram's architecture facilitates cybercrime and extremist activities, seeking a temporary ban to prevent law and order issues during the NEET examination.
Background
The Solicitor General cited an Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) assessment to link Telegram to malware distribution and financial crimes. The government argued the platform acts as a 'new dark web' due to its privacy features and ease of facilitating coordinated attacks.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyI4C: Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre is a nodal agency for coordinating cybercrime response.
- FactTelegram: A cloud-based instant messaging service known for end-to-end encryption and large group capabilities.
- PostSolicitor General: The highest-ranking government lawyer who represents the Union Government in the Supreme Court and High Courts.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges posed by encrypted messaging platforms in maintaining national security and curbing cybercrime in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Regulatory Bottleneck: Difficulty in policing end-to-end encrypted platforms without compromising user anonymity or platform integrity.
- Enforcement Gap: Technical limitations in identifying and neutralizing decentralized malware distribution networks and extremist cells.
Keywords: Cybersecurity · End-to-end encryption · National Security · Digital Sovereignty · Law and Order
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