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New Challenges
1/12/2025 9:15:41 PM
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has called for robust and comprehensive measures to tackle dark web, cryptocurrency, online marketplaces, and drones.
The dark web, a hidden part of the internet accessible only through specialized software, has become a haven for illegal activities. From drug trafficking to cybercrime and even the exchange of sensitive data, the dark web facilitates activities that bypass conventional security measures.
Its anonymity empowers criminal networks, making it a critical threat to national and international security.
Tackling the dark web requires advanced cyber-surveillance technologies, enhanced collaboration among global law enforcement agencies, and strict legislative frameworks to identify and prosecute offenders effectively.
Cryptocurrency, while heralded as a revolutionary financial innovation, also poses a significant challenge due to its decentralized and anonymous nature. Criminals have increasingly used cryptocurrencies for money laundering, funding terrorism, and conducting ransomware attacks.
The lack of a regulatory framework exacerbates the problem, as tracing transactions becomes an arduous task. India’s efforts to regulate cryptocurrencies, including introducing digital asset taxation and exploring a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), are steps in the right direction. However, more needs to be done to strike a balance between encouraging innovation and preventing misuse.
Online marketplaces, often viewed as hubs of economic activity and convenience, have also been exploited for illegal purposes. From the sale of counterfeit goods to trafficking drugs and weapons, these platforms—especially those on the dark web—pose a serious risk.
Ensuring accountability in e-commerce platforms and strengthening their regulatory oversight is imperative. Encouraging companies to adopt robust monitoring mechanisms and working closely with law enforcement can help curb illicit activities.
Perhaps the most alarming challenge highlighted by Shah is the use of drones for nefarious purposes. Drones have revolutionized sectors like agriculture, surveillance, and delivery services, but their potential misuse cannot be ignored.
Shah’s emphasis on strict measures to counter these challenges is timely and necessary. However, the complexity of these issues demands not just punitive actions but also preventive strategies.
Capacity-building for law enforcement agencies, fostering public awareness, and promoting ethical practices in technology development are critical. Moreover, international cooperation is essential, as many of these challenges transcend national borders.
India’s growing digital footprint and technological advancements bring both opportunities and risks. As the country embraces innovation, it must also remain vigilant against threats that exploit these very innovations.
The dark web, cryptocurrency, online marketplaces, and drones represent the new frontier of security challenges. Addressing these issues requires a collective effort—one that involves the government, private sector, and civil society working in unison to safeguard the nation from emerging threats while fostering a secure and progressive digital ecosystem.
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