Noting that India is one of the leading digital economies in the world and the nation is digitally connecting on different scales, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the threats of cybercrime are constantly on the rise.
"The solutions to cybercrime are crucial for India's future," the Prime Minister said while interacting with young innovators at the Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon 2024, via video conferencing.
Modi recalled speaking about cyber fraud in his recent Mann Ki Baat address and said a large population is affected by such malice. He also expressed the need to constantly upgrade with the latest technology as cyber threats are constantly evolving at a fast pace.
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